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pushes for
big Cabinet
TSC in the eye of
AT A GLANCE Uhuru Succession: a storm over iron
fisted leadership
Game plan ODM ODM deputy leader
lawmakers to team up with says capping the Insiders accuse the Teachers
Jubilee Handshake partners number of ministerial Service Commission of dictatorial
to amend Bill that seeks to positions limits the tendencies in matters of policy
empower President to choose sitting President formulation and implementation
ministers from legislators. from ensuring wide
dispersal of power News Beat > PG 9
Support The Bill by West
Mugirango MP Vincent after each General Private
Kemosi has been backed by Election PAGE 6 car patrols
Constitutional Implementation by police
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President Uhuru Kenyatta hands over the chairmanship of UNCTAD to Barbados Prime by George Kebaso “It is important for some
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday Minister Mia Mottley during the 15th Session at Bridgetown, Barbados. PSCU of us who cannot go far
called for enhanced multilateral coopera- @Morarak for the vaccine. Getting
tion in addressing pressing global chal- works. Such cooperation helps to create dressing emerging global challenges such as vaccinated is important
lenges such as climate change, financial economies of scale for smaller nations on the Covid-19 pandemic. A 71-year-old man because I will be able to
crises and global security. issues such as trade and investment, and battling hypertension withstand the disease’s se-
amplifies their voice at the global level,” he “My administration’s efforts to contain the was among the over 100 verity,” he said.
At the same time, the President ex- said. The President noted that the power Covid pandemic would not have been half as residents of Nairobi’s
pressed his misgivings on the unequal of regional cooperation is well demon- successful, without the support of faith-based Gatwekera village in Kibra Shofco; a Ministry of
access to Covid-19 vaccines saying true strated by the large regional groups such and community organisations which worked constituency, who received Health partner, was rolling
multilaterism, should fully embrace the as the European Union (EU), the African hand in hand with the government to educate their first dose of vaccine out its vaccination pro-
principles of inclusivity and equality ap- Union and the Association of Southeast communities about the virus and track and against Covid-19 yesterday. gramme in the informal
plied on the basis of the uniqueness of Asian Nations. trace infections. settlement yesterday start-
every nation. Robert Okwanyo Oloo ing with Kibra in a phased
“Such cooperation is also proving useful Limited supplies was given a clean bill of programme.
“We, therefore, need more multilateral for other groups such as the Organisation health by his doctor at the
cooperation that includes everyone, be- of African, Caribbean and Pacific States “Similarly, the private sector quickly Shining Hope for Commu- Gladys Mwende, the
cause none of us is safe until all of us are which seeks to leverage the European nities (Shofco) clinic after organisation’s Chief Pro-
safe. But as the Covid vaccine distribution Union to make its membership more glob- stepped up and produced protective equip- his blood pressure was grammes Officer said roll-
experience has demonstrated, simply say- ally connected and competitive,” the Pres- recorded as stabilised. ing out the AstraZeneca
ing everyone is included is insufficient to sident added. ment in response to limited supplies due to vaccination is aimed at
guarantee inclusivity,” the President said. “The doctor said it is supporting the govern-
Similarly, Uhuru underscored the im- disrupted global supply chains,” he said. now safe to go for the Covid ment in its commitment to
The President, who is in Bridgetown, portance of cooperation between govern- vaccine,” Oloo said with a have 5.8 million Kenyans
Barbados for the 15th session of United ments, the private sector and other non- He informed the meeting that the private smile, further demonstrat- vaccinated by October 20
Nations Conference on Trade and Devel- State actors as well as communities in ad- ing that the government’s and 10 million people by
opment (UNCTAD15), spoke yesterday sector in Kenya is currently working side by renewed vaccination cam- the end of the year.
during a panel discussion at the World BIG NAMES IN MEETING paign through community
Leaders Summit under the theme “build- side with the government to source vaccines outreaches is gradually “We felt that it was wise
ing a more prosperous development path: Also in the meeting panel discussion bearing fruits through sup- to bring the vaccination
Matching the scale of the moment.” were Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan directly from manufacturers and to extend port of partners. programme closer to the
Ali, Dominican Republic Vice-President people,” she said.
Equitable access Raquel Peña, European Commissioner for vaccination to their employees and host com- Unending myth
He noted that while the Covax arrange- International Partnership Jutta Urpilainen On Monday, the Minis- It took a few months for
and United Nations Economic Commis- munities. the ministry to approve the
ment guarantees fair and equitable access sion for Africa Executive Secretary Vera try of Health reported that organisation’s application
to vaccines for every country, over 80 per Songwe. Earlier, Uhuru officially handed over the 3.9 million had so far been to conduct community
cent of the more than 6 billion doses ad- vaccinated where 3 million outreach vaccination cam-
ministered to date have been in developed mantle of hosting the 15th session of UNC- are partially immunised paigns.
countries. and 947, 543 fully inocu-
TAD to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of lated. The organisation’s di-
Similarly, he said that while at least 50 rector of health- Emma
per cent of the population is fully vac- Barbados. While some of the el- Ingaiza said initially the
cinated in most high income countries, derly people in Kibra fear population in Kibra was-
the figure is less than five per cent in low “It is my privilege to pass the mantle of to get vaccinated for fear of not prioritised, but when
income nations. dying from the Covid jab, an outreach was conduct-
hosting UNCTAD 15 to Barbados, through another unending myth, ed, there was a huge turn
Uhuru underscored the need for more Oloo believes it is the best out until some clients had
cooperation at the regional level, saying Your Excellency the Prime Minister. I do so, way to survive the pan- to be sent away, because of
when people sharing common challenges demic. social distancing issues.
and similar aspirations come together, the well aware that UNCTAD15 is taking place
impact is greater.
in extraordinary circumstances which have
“Region specific issues such as the im-
pact of climate change on small island compelled us to hold most of the meetings
states are more effectively addressed
through regional co-operation frame- virtually,” he said. - PSCU

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by Noel Wandera quently turned to the consumers. additional information on demurrage update on investigations her commit-
Demurrage in this case refers to the charges, which warranted seven more tee was carrying out on the causes of
@PeopleDailyKe days of investigation. “The commit- high fuel prices in the country.
fee Kenya pays when a ship arrives at tee received new demurrage charges,
A parliamentary committee has the terminal to discharge oil, and has which has a bearing on the cost of fuel, In one of the sittings last month,
asked for more time to establish why to wait beyond the stipulated time. It that is why we are requesting for seven EPRA Director General Daniel
oil tankers take long, to discharge fuel is charged on an hourly rate, based on more days to inquire about the demur- Kiptoo told the committee, that in
at the Kipevu Oil Jetty which is con- the agreed market price. rage and duty charged on delayed the last FinancialYear, the govern-
tributing to the current high fuel prices cargo clearing,” saidWanga. ment spent about $1 million (Sh110
in the country. The time taken leads to The National Assembly’s Depart- million) monthly to pay for demurrage
high fees in demurrage that is subse- mental Committee on Finance led by Wanga spoke when she gave a status charges.
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Nancy Macharia-led they said. Monthly dues Othaya Girls official.
commission accused of But Macharia downplayed the accusa- Gicharu also said that TSC has been Principal Jane “Since the new Constitution came into
killing unions, forcing Kamiti (left)
policies on teachers tions that the commission had become arm-twisting unions to sign agreements receives an place, TSC has never had any working
overbearing, saying it was only undertak- that are oppressive to the teachers. award from agreement with the Ministry of Education.
by Eric Wainaina ing its mandate as enshrined in the Con- TSC chairman In fact it has been usurping the work of the
stitution. And where unions become adamant, Jamleck Muturi Ministry of Education and at one time, the
@EWainaina Gicharu said, the commission had been (right) and ministry had proposed to tame the com-
“We have heard all sorts of claims but using all manner of threats, including CEO Nancy mission by whittling down its powers.They
The Teachers Service Commission we are just doing our job.We have no time withholding monthly dues or deregister- Macharia during unions defended it, but the commission
(TSC) has been accused of dictatorial to listen and respond to distractions,” she ing officials, like it happened with Sossion yesterday’s has turned against them,” Gicharu said.
tendencies in policy formulation and said. whose name was struck out of the teachers world teachers
implementation in line with its mandate register. day celebrations In April, Macharia found herself at war
of overseeing teacher recruitment, welfare A former director at the Ministry of Edu- in Nairobi. PD/ with teachers over the proposal to abolish
and professional development. cation Alex Majani blamesTSC’s problems “The Kenyan teacher is exposed. All the the Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed),
with teachers on inept Ministry of Educa- unions have been technically muzzled by NJENGA KUNGU through which thousands of students have
As TSC led the teaching fraternity in tion officials. TSC and the ultimate objective is to kill trained to become teachers, as part of re-
celebrating the World Teachers Day yes- them. Unions are signing cashless collec- forms to usher in the Competency-Based
terday, teachers were looking at their em- “The TSC has no role to play in quality tive bargaining agreements because the Curriculum (CBC).
ployer through a different prism. assurance. According to the Constitution, commission has been dangling the carrot
quality assurance is supposed to remain of monthly dues. As a result, teachers are Instead that students were to pursue
The latest controversy is the implemen- an advisory unit under TSC,” Majani said. demotivated because their issues have Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
tation of the Teachers Professional Devel- been neglected,” Gicharu said. courses for three years, followed by a one-
opment (TPD) programme. Stakeholders He said that while the commission’s role year post-graduate diploma to qualify for
have accused the commission of ignoring is confined to human resource manage- Teachers say that while Macharia – in teaching in junior and senior secondary
the voices of the people the training is tar- ment, it had widened its scope to include the media and other communication plat- school.
geting. curriculum development and quality as- forms – paints a picture of cordial working
surance. relationship with the unions, the reality is Experts said the proposal was outside
Teachers are now regretting that a com- different. the mandate of TSC as it does not have the
mission they pushed to be enshrined in TSC has been accused of creating par- powers to control university education
the Constitution as an independent enti- allel quality assurance offices in counties Critics also say the commission starved curriculum which is the preserve of the
ty has turned into a monster that eats the to take away the functions of Directors of Knut of resources by offloading over 70,000 Commission for University Education.
very people it is supposed to serve. Education. primary school teachers from the union’s
membership register, meaning they could The decision was opposed by Kenyatta
TSC has been accused of improperly as- To offer the controversial TPD, the com- not pay dues to the union. University UASU officials who said the
signing itself the role of the regulator for mission has contracted Kenyatta Univer- framework was in bad taste, since it could
the education sector, weakening or killing sity, Mount Kenya University, Riara Uni- TSC is also said to have taken over the water down the education system.
teachers unions, forcing policies and regu- versity and Kenya Education Management control of the management of school fi-
lations through threats and intimidation Institute (KEMI). Teachers are required to nances by empowering principals to be the According to UASU officials, teachers
and open bias in staffing, transfers and pay Sh6,000 per year for the training. secretaries of the Board of Management, require specialised training right from the
delocalisation of teachers. thus taking away the financial manage- beginning.
But teachers have protested, saying they ment role from the Ministry of Education
In the cold were not involved in the formulation of While agreeing that all was not well
On Monday, the newly formed Kenyan modules as agreed in 2017.They also want KILLING KNUT SWIFTLY between unions and TSC, Emuhaya MP
TSC to bear the cost of the training Omboko Milemba, who is the chairman of
Teachers National Pressure Group ac- TSC has been accused of terminating the Recognition Agree- Kuppet, said there was need to develop a
cused TSC Secretary Nancy Macharia, the The commission has, however, dis- ment between the commission and Knut dating back to 1968 on the cordial working relationship between the
Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) missed the complaints. grounds that the union did not meet the simple majority of unionis- unions and the commission.
and the Kenya Union of Post-Primary able employees.
Teachers (Kuppet) of conspiring to op- Parliament has waded into the con- “TSC did not create itself, it is the teach-
press teachers. troversy, with MPs vowing to stand with Critics also say the Commission starved Knut of resources by ers who fought the Wako Draft in order
teachers. offloading over 70,000 primary school teachers from the union’s to include the commission and therefore
“Whenever we see the secretary general membership register. there should be a working relationship
of Knut and Kuppet sandwiching Nancy Besides the refresher courses row, TSC where the commission operates within its
Macharia between them and keeping has been accused of using unorthodox mandate and where there are issues to be
her warm as teachers continue to suffer means to kill Knut, by among other things, developed, there should be proper public
in the cold, we are not happy at all,” the cutting the flow of members contributions participation,” the MP said.
group said in a statement read by Martha and fighting its leadership, notably dereg-
Omollo. istering its then secretary general Wilson
Sossion.
The pressure group accusesTSC leader-
ship of arrogance and high-headedness in Interviews with Ministry of Education
dealing with teachers. officials, teachers and education stake-
holders painted a picture of an aggressive
“TSC cannot be an employer and a regu- and overbearing leadership at TSC.
lator at the same time. It’s time Parliament
considered separation of duties, respon- Clement Gicharu, an education con-
sibilities and powers, and establish an in- sultant who has interacted with unions
dependent regulatory body for teachers,” and TSC, termed the commission “the
tormentor of the Kenyan teacher”, saying
it has been working with other govern-
ment functionaries to kill the unions, thus
reduce avenues through which teachers
can agitate for their rights.

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by Irene Githinji “We need money.We are asking the He urged the government to con- Indimuli supported the plan to
government to release funds because tinue encouraging parents to pay
@gitshee if they do not, schools will continue fees, despite the many difficulties periodically retrain teachers but
suffering,” said Indimuli, who was they are facing.
Head teachers yesterday called speaking in Nairobi during theWorld called for proper mechanisms for
for the prompt release of funds to Teachers Day celebrations. “We are also parents and we know
schools before they re-open for the that Covid-19 has interfered with the the implementation of the Teacher
second term next week. He observed that many parents financial flow but the schools must
had taken advantage of the directive run. It is pointless to send children Professional Development (TPD)
Kenya Secondary School Heads by the Ministry of Education that to school and you don’t pay fees but
Association (KESSHA) chairman Kahi learners with fees arrears should not expect the schools to run normally,” programme.
Indimuli said schools need money to be send home, to avoid paying fees. Indimuli (pictured) said. “Teaching is a profession like any
run smoothly.
other and professionalism must be
upheld. We need to look for ways to
make the teaching profession what
we want it to be,” he said.

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Employer fetes tutors adding that the Commission will continue OTHERS 2020 (See list for others). Prof Hubert
who have demonstrated to mount friendly and well thought out FETED Teachers were also honoured for good Gijzen,
performance, management programmes that would make teachers Unesco
and curriculum delivery better. Maiyo Sammy performance in KCPE and KCSE exams and Regional
Kipchumba most improved, special school category Director
by Irene Githinji “I wish to state that we are not in any way (Kapsabet Boys) and those who produced best students for Eastern
suggesting that the 31 teachers are the only among others. Africa flags
@gitshee remarkable teachers we have in the prac- Florah Mulatya off a walk to
tice. In fact, this number is just the tip of (Kenya High) In Parliamenty, former Kenya National mark World
TheTeachers Service Commission (TSC) the iceberg. At theTSC, we will keep finding Union ofTeachers (Knut) Secretary Gener- Teacher’s
yesterday feted 31 teachers across the more ways to ensure all our teachers feel John Munyua Kuria al Wilson Sossion led several other MPs in Day
country for their outstanding contribu- recognised and appreciated for their work,” (Mang’u High), honouring teachers, even as they accused celebrations
tions to the profession. assured Macharia. the government of not doing enough to at KU
William Macharia empower them. yesterday
TSC Secretary, Dr Nancy Macharia, Macharia said teachers have been at (Alliance High PD/MATHEW
said they recognised 31 most outstanding the centre of resuscitating academic pro- School) Legislative reforms NDUNG’U
teachers, who have consistently demon- grammes in the country after being hit by He urged the National Assembly to sup-
strated exemplary performance in teach- the Covid-19 pandemic. Kuria Willie Mwangi Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating edu-
ing, management and effective delivery of (Murang’a High) port all the legislative, policy and budget- cation inequalities.
the curriculum for quality education. Defying Covid ary reforms towards strengthening the
“All of us agree that the audacity of teach- Jacinter Njeri (Mary teaching profession. “Education is the most productive asset
Also honoured included teachers who Hill Girls) most people will ever own.Teachers are key
have beaten all odds and shone in their ers to defy the Covid-19 rage in October last The Nominated MP said World Teach- in achieving all the targets in the education
various aspects of career. year and return to school in support of the Josleen Karimi ers Day comes at a time when teachers agenda and need to be supported since
first phase of schools’ reopening was the Mugambi (Kathigiri are disoriented, demotivated, and feel they are at the heart of education recovery,”
“I wish to state that the process of iden- game changer. Had the teachers failed Boarding) abandoned, especially at a period when Sossion said in his statement at the House.
tifying the teachers to be rewarded has to support the government’s move, then
been done in strict conformity to TSC Per- our efforts to recover the lost academic Kurgat Charles The MPs who spoke said teachers need
formance Recognition, Reward and Sanc- time arising from the school closures oc- (Tenwek Boarding) to be empowered, adequately recruited
tion Policy Framework. All the 31 teachers casioned by the Coronavirus will all have and remunerated, motivated and sup-
will be feted based on the rewards system come to naught,” she said. Isaac Kipruto (St ported with resources, which the Govern-
outlined in thisTSC policy – which stresses Mathews Septonok) ment should avail.
on meritocracy and detailed due diligence Macharia said the Commission will fur-
in recognising staff,” said Macharia, who ther recommend some more teachers for Edward Fondo “We are because of teachers and we need
made the remarks at Kenya Institute of recognition at various levels in line with Gona (Mnamwenga to thank them for discharge of the noble
Curriculum Development (KICD). government policy. Primary) duty they are doing. We need to rethink
the environment under which our teach-
The 31 were feted during the celebra- Among the teachers feted were Peter Abdikadir Isaack ers are working right from the point of re-
tions of World Teacher’ Day celebrations Tabichi of Keriko Mixed Secondary School Sheik (Banisa cruitment to how we retire them. MPs need
held yesterday under the theme ‘Teachers who won the Global Teacher of the Year Primary) to not only look at the law but also ensure
at the heart of education recovery’. in 2018, Eric Ademba of Asumbi Girls the environment they are serving is right,”
school won the African Union Continental Willy Hassan (Elan said the Homa BayTown MP Peter Kaluma.
However, she said many more teachers Teacher of theYear in 2019 and Jane Kimiti Primary)
are doing a good job across the country, of Othaya Girls secondary won the African
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The government has been urged to Tutors encouraged to join
improve the welfare of teachers in the saccos for future planning
country as they play a pivotal role in
the fight against illiteracy, ignorance, Kenya Teachers Sacco you will be cushioned
intolerance and prejudice. Association (KETSA) against emergency fi-
has advised teachers nancial needs that may
Prof Hubert Gijzen, the United especially those joining arise. The beauty of it all
Nations Educational, Scientific and the profession to plan is that teachers are able
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) their lives early enough to compete and even
Regional Director for Eastern Africa by investing in Saccos challenge one another
noted with concern that most teachers to secure their future. in a healthy way while
in the country continue to struggle to Speaking on the side- they are at work in their
make ends meet despite efforts they lines of this year’s annu- respective staff rooms,”
make to eradicate illiteracy and instill al delegates conference Kithanju said. While
critical skills in learners. in Mombasa, KETSA cautioning the teachers
newly elected chairman against living lavishly
He said that most teachers are still Robert Njue Kithanju and forgetting about
exposed to all the dislocations that advised teachers to join their retirement, the
happen within the education system Saccos as a sure way of Chairman noted that
such as Covid-19 pandemic-induced cushioning themselves there is evidence that
lockdowns that saw them being called from financial shocks. cooperative societies
upon to play a role for which they were “For teachers Saccos is have to a large extent
not prepared. the way to ensure sus- helped in shaping the
tained financial growth. financial discipline and
Gijzen stated that at the onset Once you join a Sacco, general ethics of teach-
of the global pandemic nearly two it will be easier for you ers, especially those
years ago, most teachers did not to secure borrowing for who are members of
possess the requisite skills for online your own growth. Be- Saccos.
teaching, learning and assessment, sides, through savings
nor did they have the necessary - Reuben Mwambingu
tools or ICT infrastructure to teach
effectively.
“Despite the challenge, teachers stood
up to the challenge and were at the
heart of efforts to ensure learning
continued during the lockdowns and
we also expect them to be at the heart
of the education sector recovery pro-
cess,” he said.

- Mathew Ndungu

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Deputy Party leader Wycliffe enact laws that promote national values Kakamega ing Bridges Initiative (BBI) constitutional VXVSHQGHG
Oparanya argues it was not and cohesion. Governor Wycliffe amendment, recommends that the Bill
prudent to fix the number of Oparanya at a past be adopted and passed without amend- by Nancy Gitonga
cabinet secretaries to 22 The move could be seen as a fallback event. FILE ments,” reads the committee’s report.
position after the collapse of the Building @PeopleDailyKe
by Kepher Otieno Bridges Initiative (BBI) that had sought to IN BRIEF The Bill proposes that Cabinet Ministers
expand the Executive by creating more po- be drawn from Parliament as opposed to The plan to provide MPs with a
@PeopleDailyKe sitions at the top. Article 152 (2) the current situation where they are tech- medical health cover after leaving
of the Constitu- nocrats and loyalists of the President. office has taken a new twist after hu-
Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s troops Article 152 (2) of the Constitution says tion says the man rights activist Okiya Omtatah
in the National Assembly have been in- the President shall nominate and, with the President shall The same will apply at the county level filed a petition challenging the move.
structed to support a motion that seeks to approval of the National Assembly, appoint nominate and, where governors will appoint Members of
remove the cap on the number of ministers 22 Cabinet Secretaries. with the approval County Assembly to their cabinet. Omtatah under a certificate of ur-
who can be appointed to the Cabinet. of the National gency wants the court to suspended
The Kemosi Bill has been approved by Assembly, ap- It also seeks to allow the President to as- the government’s move to have law-
The ODM lawmakers are expected to the Committee on Budget and Appropria- point 22 Cabinet sign the Attorney General duties of a Cabi- makers enjoy a medical insurance
team up with their Jubilee Handshake part- tions. It has also been give green light by Secretaries. net minister. cover even after their retirement.
ners to amend an already existing Bill that the Constitutional Implementation Over-
seeks to revise Article 152 of the Constitu- sight Committee chaired by Ndaragwa MP The Kemosi According to the committee, members “The court be pleased to issue a
tion to allow the President choose Cabinet Jeremiah Kioni. Bill has been of the public drawn from Kakamega, Kisu- conservatory order suspending the
Secretaries from Members of Parliament. approved by the mu and Uasin Gishu counties, which they processing of the respondent’s (Par-
Kioni has indicated that the Kemosi Bill Committee on visited, had similar reasons for supporting liamentary Service Commission )
The Bill has been sponsored by West was a fall back after collapse of the BBI Bill. Budget and Ap- or opposing the Bill. TENDER NO. PJS/007/2021-2022 for
Mugirango MP Vincent Kemosi. The Ke- propriations. It provision of medical insurance cover
mosi Bill, which is in the Second Reading, Yesterday, Oparanya said the President has also been While some proposed that the Bill for Members of Parliament pending
seeks an amendment to Article 152 of the had cited some ministries such as Roads give green- should be amended to allow the President the hearing and determination of the
Constitution to allow appointment of min- and Infrastructure one, saying it was too light by the to appoint 50 per cent of the Cabinet from case,”he says. The human rights ac-
isters from Parliament but ODM wants it big to be handled by one person in a single Constitutional Parliament and the other 50 per cent from tivist argues that there is no provision
amended further to remove the limit on docket. Implementation persons who are not MPs, others proposed in law for MPs to continue enjoying
the number of ministers which is currently Oversight Com- that minimum education requirement to medical insurance cover beyond the
pegged at 22. “What is the rationale of forming a cabi- mittee chaired be appointed CS and CECM should be a end of their term.
net largely dominated by a section of the by Ndaragwa MP degree.
ODM Deputy Party leader Wycliffe Kenyan community? This is because the Jeremiah Kioni. “The petitioner reasonably sus-
Oparanya argues it was unfair to fix the ruling elite will always first of all consider In addition, while others proposed that pects that the current PSC members,
number of cabinet secretaries. “Capping their loyalists and reward them with plum the position of Chief Administrative Sec- whose term will end alongside that
the number of ministerial positions limits cabinet positions whenever to they form a retaries be abolished, others proposed a of the current Parliament, are acting
the sitting President from ensuring wide new government,” said Oparanya, a two- reduction of retirement age including min- selfishly with the improper motive
dispersal of power after each general elec- time governor and a strong Raila ally. isters and CECMs to allow young people to of corruptly benefitting personally
tion,” he argued. get employment. by being in a position to negotiate
Besides expansion of the Cabinet, there and execute the multi-million
Oparanya disclosed that the issue had is a strong push to bring back Cabinet Sec- In particular, those who supported the shilling contract before they leave
emerged at a recent meeting between retaries to the bicameral House following Bill said having CSs in Parliament would office,”reads the court papers.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, Raila and One the approval of the Constitution of Kenya enhance accountability of the Cabinet and
Kenya Alliance leaders Musalia Mudavadi, (amendment) Bill Number 40 of 2020 in its the County Executive Committee Mem- Eligible members
Kalonzo Musyoka and MosesWetangula at current form. bers to the people as Cabinet Secretaries According to Omtatah, on Septem-
State House, Mombasa. appointed from outside Parliament owe
Divergent views allegiance to their appointing authority. ber 17, 2021, the PSC advertised in the
During the meeting, he explained, the Kioni said his committee will not be media TENDER NO. PJS/007/2021-
Head of State had raised concerns over us- They also claimed that CSs and CECMs, 2022 for the provision of a medical
ing the law to limit powers conferred on the proposing any amendments to the Bill fol- who are appointed from legislators would insurance cover for Members of Par-
President to appoint Cabinet Secretaries. lowing Speaker Justin Muturi’s ruling that be more responsive to issues affecting the liament for a period of two years, with
no amendment can be proposed to a Bill citizenry, as they are directly accountable effect from January 1, 2022.
“He told us that Kenya had not yet dem- seeking to amend the Constitution. to the public.
ocratically matured. That Kenya was still He argues that it makes no sense to
deeply polarised on ethnic lines. It not easy The committee made the remarks even pay two-year premiums for all MPs
to ensure ecological balance of power and as the public expressed divergent views yet some will be in office for only
authority,” Oparanya told People Daily. over whether the Bill should be passed to seven months and nine days because
allow Cabinet Secretaries to be drawn from they will not be re-elected.
The Kakamega Governor said leaders at Parliament.
the Mombasa meeting were asked to pre- According to the activist, it is not
vail upon their Members of Parliament to “The committee, noting the proposals possible to predetermine the family
from the public and having considered members (the spouses and children)
the same together with the Court of Ap- of the new MPs who will be elected on
peal decision in Civil Appeal no E291 of August 9, 2022 and will be eligible for
2021 over the constitutionality of the Build- the cover. Justice Anthony Mrima cer-
tified the matter as urgent and gave
PSC seven days to file its response.
Hearing October 19.

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Others were Katoo ole Metito,
by Rawlings Otieno Wanyonyi has not publicly declared Deputy PresidentWilliam Ruto ter as a voter and rally behind a
that he will be defending his seat, there has appealed to the youth to reg- government that will define your Irungu Kang’ata, Rigathi Gacha-
@PeopleDailyKe are speculations that he is eyeing the ister as voters. destiny,” he said. gua, Susan Kihika and Njuguna
Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the next Wanjiku.
Law Society of Kenya President Nel- polls. Speaking during a meeting He was accompanied by MPs
son Havi has formally announced his with grassroot leaders from Johana Ng’eno, Gabriel Tongoyo, Dr Ruto said the Hustler Na-
entry into the murky political waters “I have come to indicate that I will Trans-Mara and Emurua Dikirr in Soipan Tuya, David ole Sankok, tion’s mission of forming a
and is eyeing theWestlands parlia- be vying for the position of a member Kilgoris, Narok county, he said it Korei Lemein, Lemanken Aramat, national political party that will
mentary seat on Amani National Con- of National Assembly forWestlands is through the process that they Narok Deputy Governor Evalyn unite and transform the country
gress (ANC) party. constituency. As democracy puts it, can actively participate in the Aruasa and former Narok Senator was unstoppable.
your vote is the best place where you country’s decision-making.
Havi, who hails from Likuyani con- are. Here inWestlands is where I do The MPs echoed Dr Ruto’s sen-
stituency in Kakamega county, also business, here is where I studied, here The DP told the youth that timents, with Aramat saying that
changed his voting centre to Hospital is where I want to serve. No place their voter’s cards will give them leaders allied to Dr Ruto will not
Hill Primary School in Parklands ward. would be better thanWestlands,” said the authority to put in place a bow down to pressure from the
Havi and urged eligible Kenyans to government that will address Government.
The seat is currently held by Timo- register as voters. their issues and aspirations.
thyWanyonyi, who is serving his sec- Tongoyo said as leaders they
ond term on an ODM ticket. Although “Do not be bystanders. Regis- will not give in to threats meted
against them by their detractors.

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A petitioner wants Court of Appeal judge Sankale ole Kantai by Dorcas Mbatia “Some cases in court are controlled Agriculture CS Peter Kimunya. FILE
politically and tea petitions is one of
&RKHQ GHDWK removed from office. FILE @PeopleDailyKe them. They (cartels) are buying time
-6& DVNHG WR so that we can go to election hoping a
SUREH MXGJH Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter favourable government will take over
Munya yesterday accused the Judiciary and that’s why we are telling you to vote
of intentionally delaying cases challeng- wisely or you will face the music,” added
ing the implementation of reforms in the Munya.
tea sector.
He said the government can now only
Speaking at Kionyo and Imenti Tea implement the sections of the law which
factories in South Imenti, Meru County, have not been challenged in court.
Munya said the delay of the petitions
filed by KTDA was blocking full imple- The former Meru governor warned
mentation of changes in the tea sector. cartels that their days were numbered,
adding that the government was com-
“We are aware that the petitions pend- mitted to revamping the tea sector.
ing in court are delayed intentionally
because the cartels are trying to corrupt South Imenti MP Kathuri Murungi,
the Judiciary to buy time so that these re- who accompanied Munya urged the
forms cannot go through,” said Munya. Chief Justice Matha Koome to intervene.

He called on the courts to fast track the “We played our role and passed the
cases to pave way for the reforms which, regulations in Parliament, so the Judicia-
he said, will benefit farmers, including ry should fast track the cases question-
removing cartels and enabling farmers ing the tea reforms and give the verdict
to get their income directly. in a month times,” said Murungi.

Activists Omtatah High court had demonstrated
wants judge Sankale that Sankale obstructed police
removed over Dutch investigations into the murder
tycoon’s murder of Cohen by, among other ac-
tions, editing or rewritingWair-
by Nancy Gitonga imu’s statement to the police
regarding the disappearance
@PeopleDailyKe of Cohen and facilitating her
preferential treatment by the
An activist has petitioned the courts.
Judicial Service Commission
(JSC) to investigate Court of “The actions of the learned
Appeal judge Sankale ole Kan- Judge constitute a subversion
tai and remove him from office. and defilement of the Consti-
tution, a threat to the rule of
In the petition filed yester- law and constitutional order
day, Okiya Omtatah is asking and is in a breach of the oath of
the commission to probe the office the learned Judge took to
judge over Dutch tycoon Tob protect, administer and defend
Cohen’s murder saga. the Constitution with a view
to upholding the dignity and
“The Judicial Service Com- respect for the Judiciary and
mission be pleased to initiate the judicial system of Kenya,”
the necessary procedures for Omtatah says.
the removal of Hon. Justice
Sankale ole Kantai for breach Last week, the judge ob-
of the oath of office and gross tained orders stopping Inspec-
misconduct and/or misbe- tor General of police Hillary
haviour incompatible with the Mutyambai and the Director of
status of a Judge of the Court Criminal Investigations George
of Appeal of Kenya,” reads the Kinoti from arresting or charg-
petition. ing him over the death of the
Dutch businessman.
Gross misconduct
Omtatah says that the revela- A replying affidavit filed
at the High Court by Kinoti,
tion that the judge fraudulently through John Gachomo, a se-
transferred shares of the late Si- nior assistant Inspector Gen-
las Ita’s share inTobs Limited to eral of Police, claims Sankale
himself on April 29, 1999, and fully participated in Cohen’s
that he later transferred the murder by helping Wairimu to
same share to Sarah Wairimu cover up.
Kamotho on May 2, 2002 was
serious allegation amounting JSC is now expected to give
to gross misconduct. directions on the matter.

“The actions of the learned JUDGE ACCUSED
judge amount to gross mis-
conduct and misbehaviour to The police say Justice
the extent that it constitutes Sankale ole Kantai held sev-
the failure of the learned judge eral secret meetings with
to uphold the rule of law, both Sarah Wairimu where they
while in private practice as an planned how to murder Tob
Advocate of the High Court of Cohen and cover up the crime.
Kenya, and now as a Judge of
the Court of Appeal,” Omtatah The DCI claims Sankale has
argues. been linked to the murder of
the businessman using tel-
Omtatah claims the affida- ecommunication conversation
vit filed by the Directorate of between him and Wairimu.
Criminal Investigations in the

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Carolina For Kibera executive director by Harrison Kivisu to counter the spread of the pan- weeks after a very impressive vacci- want to assume that the Covid-19
Hillary Omala hands over assorted PPEs to demic within the community level. nation uptake. Mombasa is admin- is over, we need to be proactive all
Mombasa Health Executive Dr Geoffrey Nato, @PeopleDailyKe istering AstraZeneca, Moderna and the time,” he stated.
yesterday. PD/ NDEGWA GATHUNGU Health executive Godfrey Nato Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
Mombasa County will not shut revealed that some of its isolation Speaking at the Tudor Level Four
down its isolation centres even as centrs are experiencing low vacci- Community outreach hospital upon receiving personal
Covid-19 transmission rate decline nation numbers, an indication that “The fact that our positivity rate protective equipment worth Sh3.25
goes below five per cent. the county was on the verge of win- million, Mombasa county Chief
ning the war on virus spread. is below five per cent does not al- Officer of Health Khadija Shikeli
Health officials in the county low us to close our isolation cen- said the county has embarked on a
said they have embarked on an According to Nato,the positiv- tres. They will continue to be open, community outreach vaccination
extensive community vaccination ity rate in Mombasa has remained in case of a new wave.We don’t drive to reach all communities.
exercise as the devolved unit seeks below five percent in the past two

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nate 100,000 people against Covid -19

Mbagathi and KUTRRH oxygen went up. As MTRH, I must say that by October 20. Addressing the press
latest beneficiaries in what this plant is most welcome because going
experts believe is game forward, the issue of unavailability of oxy- during a stakeholders meeting yes-
changer in Covid-19 war gen will be a thing of the past,” she said.
terday, County Covid-19 coordinator
by George Kebaso On average, 200 patients at MTRH need
oxygen every day, according to Sang. Of MosesWambusi (pictured) affirmed
@morarak these, Covid-19 patients range between 28
and 40 years depending on whether there that the Ministry of Health has put in
Hospital-based medical oxygen plants is an infection wave or not.
have emerged as a game changer in the place elaborate plans to ensure that
ongoing fight against Covid-19, a battle MTRH is the second largest referral facil-
that relies heavily on patients’ access to ity in the country with bed occupancy of residents are vaccinated. He added
the expensive commodity. 1,200 and attending to an average of 1,600
outpatients daily. the ministry has deployed more vac-
The news comes even as the Ministry of
Health (MoH) intensified efforts towards Similarly, the Meru Level-5 Hospital oxy- cinators in all health facilities across
setting up hospital-based oxygen plants gen plant commissioned in July has signifi-
across the country. cantly alleviated oxygen shortages at the fa- the nine constituencies to ensure
cility and the larger Upper Eastern region.
Last week, the ministry commissioned that those who visit health centres for
a 20,000-litre capacity oxygen tank at Ke- The plant generates 480 litres of oxygen
nyatta University Teaching Referral and a minute, almost six times more than the the jabs are attended to fast to avoid
Research Hospital (KUTRRH) and plans older one which yielded only 90 litres of
to commission a similar tank at Mbagathi oxygen a minute. overcrowding. “The vaccinators have
Hospital tomorrow.
Bernard Sande, a component lead with started visiting schools, churches,
The two tanks were procured under the the C-HERP project, says oxygen assistance
Covid-19 Health Emergency Response to the health facilities has taken two forms: markets and bus stops to vaccinate
Project (C-HERP), a programme funded Helping hospitals that already have oxygen
jointly by the government and World tanks to keep them replenished and sup- more people,” the official added. So
Bank. plying oxygen cylinders to hospitals that do
not have tanks. far, he said 13,433 people have been
Since March 2020 when the first case
of Covid-19 was detected in the country, Hospitals that already have oxygen tanks fully immunised against the disease.
Kenya has largely been able to avoid cata- include Coast Province General Hospital,
strophic oxygen shortages. Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Thika Level 5 He urged residents to ignore the myths
Hospital, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teach-
However, according to C-HERP Project ing and Referral Hospital, and Tigoni Level spread on social media and to go for
Manager, Anne Ng’ang’a, the country has 4 Hospital. Currently, some 14 hospitals
experienced several incidents of oxygen across the country are being supplied with the vaccine saying it is safe. “Many
scarcity especially during Covid infection oxygen cylinders under the C-HERP proj-
spikes. This was witnessed in July and part ect while another 12 health facilities have people have been scared by the myths
of August when the fourth wave of the pan- oxygen installation works ongoing.
demic caused by the deadly Delta variant and misconceptions that run on social
struck. As of March this year, the country’s de-
mand for oxygen stood at 880 tonnes up media, I want to clear the air by saying
“Currently, oxygen is the number one from 410 tonnes before the pandemic, ac-
need for patients. We are working with cording to the Ministry of Health. that these vaccines have no any side
counties through the Council of Governors
(CoG) to identify needy facilities and sup- When Covid-19 was first announced in effects,” he said. –Tony Wafula
port them,” Ng’ang’a told People Daily in Kenya in March last year, very few hospi-
an interview. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe Project Manager tals in the country had liquid oxygen sup- New drive to end
said the installation of oxygen plants and for the Covid-19 ply posing a major challenge to the fight teen pregnancies
Her sentiments were echoed by tanks is part of wider efforts by the gov- Emergency against the virus.
KUTRRH chief executive, Victor Njom, ernment and its development partners to Response Project Trans Nzoia county government
who said such installations will come in combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Anne Ng’ang’a Ordinary Kenyans lived in anxiety fear- has embarked of a sensitisation
handy during Covid-19 infection spikes. with Kenyatta ing that a surge in infections could see the campaign to enlighten young girls on
“We are committed to ensuring a proper University demand for oxygen outstrip supply result- proper use of contraceptives. Health
medical oxygen infrastructure is in place Teaching, Referral ing in huge fatalities as witnessed in other executive ClaireWanyama said move
as a critical healthcare intervention for pa- & Research parts of the world. is aimed curbing rising cases of early
tients in need of supplementary oxygen,” Hospital board pregnancies. She said the awareness
he said. Top on the list is the Moi Teach- representative campaign will mostly target female
ing and Referral Hospital (MTRH) oxygen Gladys Ogallo, cut college students, who she said have
plant, the largest hospital-based oxygen- the ribbon to mark been cited as lacking proper knowl-
generating plant in Kenya. the installation edge on use of contraceptives, ac-
of a 20,000-litre cording to a recent study carried out
The plant was installed by the Ministry oxygen plant in the county. “The research revealed
of Health (MoH) last month under the C- at the facility that college students for instance
HERP project and generates 2,000 litres of in Nairobi, last abuse the emergency contraceptive
oxygen per minute. week. PD/MATHEW pill putting their lives at risk,” noted
Wanyama. From the study, she noted,
According to Carolyne Sang, the acting NDUNG’U most girls lack the right information
Director for Nursing Services at MTRH, the regarding use of contraceptives and
plant has made it possible to have piped other safer alternative methods.
oxygen in all units where services are deliv-
ered making it easy for health practitioners —KNA
to save lives.

“This plant has come at a very crucial
moment because we all know that with
the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for

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by Nancy Gitonga istrate Douglas Ogoti (pictured) trial Magistrate Kagure Nyutu on
was informed that High Court November 2. In May, High Court
@PeopleDailyKe Judge James Wakiaga last week had suspended the prosecution of
rejected a request to quash pros- the firm and it’s directors who are
The prosecution against suspects ecution against multi-billion shil- charged alongside former Kisumu
facing graft charges in the alleged ling real estate company Eder- Speaker Onyango Oloo, former
loss of Sh2.5 billion Lake Basin Mall mann Properties Limited and two LBDA boss Peter Aguko, Bobasi
scam will now proceed after the of its directors Zeyun Yang and MP Innocent Obiri and eight oth-
High Court dismissed a request to Zhang Jing. ers at the chief magistrate courts
quash trial of two contractors. pending determination of the pe-
The magistrate, however, direct- tition by the two directors.
When the matter came up for ed that the case be heard before
mention yesterday, Chief Mag-

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Deputy Commander On August 18, John Kiiru was In Pangani, for example, drinks worth thousands of shil-
of Nairobi says move fatally assaulted by officers on there are cases where suspects lings. The owner made a com-
was taken to address patrol from Kayole Police Sta- have been arrested by officers plaint to Inspector General and
rampant complaints tion in a Toyota Probox. Kiiru’s driving in such vehicles only the matter is with IAU.
life was snuffed out by officers for their bodies to be found
by PD Reporter HIGHLIGHTS Police officers on patrol in enforcing curfew orders who af- dumped elsewhere. Security experts say patrols
a Nairobi estate. Residents ter the assault, left him writhing using unmarked cars have
@PeopleDailyKe Stick to their lane: The have complained of police in pain until he succumbed to the Investigations also reveal both advantages and disad-
officers have further been harassment and extortion. injuries. that in some cases, they change vantages. While marked ve-
The use of unmarked vehi- directed not to conduct any the number plates to ensure hicles improve police visibility,
cles by police officers on patrol police duties and other op- According to witnesses, the that they are not traced and deter crime and eliminate law
has been banned in Nairobi erations outside their areas of deceased had hired a boda boda subsequently held accountable enforcement impersonators,
forthwith. jurisdiction. to take him to his house and on for their actions. unmarked vehicles can also be
reaching Tushauriane stage, po- useful in monitoring and ef-
In a move aimed at contain- Keep off : Quick Response lice officers driving in a white The Internal Affairs Unit fecting arrest.
ing rampant extortion, bru- Unit (QRU) officers in jungle Toyota Probox hit them from be- (IAU) has received a number
tality and in some cases extra uniform have also been di- hind and he fell down. of complaints where police of- “A combination of overt and
judicial killings, the officers rected not to effect any arrests ficers have been raiding bars covert mobile patrols will defi-
have not only been prohibited or visit bars and restaurants. The rider, however, rode away and harassing patrons. nitely have a bigger effect than
from usingToyota Proboxes for and the officers then attacked one or the other. Concealed
any patrols but also directed to of the public. He confessed Kiiru using batons. On August 11, for example, tactics may be justified when
make arbitrary arrests and bar that some of their officers had police officers from Karen Po- on the lookout for a suspect or
raids unless they are dressed in taken advantage of the mea- Such vehicles are mostly used lice Station raided a restaurant in an area in which regular, vis-
Persian blue uniform and un- sures introduced in good faith by officers from Pangani, Soweto, located in Karen shopping ible patrols have been ineffec-
der the command of an Inspec- to contain insecurity to extort, Kayole and Huruma police sta- centre. They were captured tive,” he said.
tor of Police. harass and intimidate the tions. on CCTV collecting alcoholic
same members of the public
“The use of such vehicles by they are supposed to protect. ǘȌɩǶȌɩ‫خ‬ƧȌ‫خ‬DzƵ „å
officers in civilian attire has
now been prohibited as such “We have decided to en- §ª§Ɗ„ɈƊ ƵǞ ɯƊDzȌ‫ن‬
will be deemed as illegal oper- force the new directives with
ations and extortion, which is immediate effect and any offi- ‫ נלכם‬wȌƮƵǶ jɩƊ
criminal,” a senior officer said. cer found not undertaking his
As a result, not all officers will duties professionally will face (ǞƊǶ ‫وלؿןנןؿ‬
be allowed to raid bars, check the music. There is no room
trading licences and make ar- for rogue officers in Nairobi,” àƵDzƊ ƦǞƮ ɯƊ ƧǘǞȁǞ ȁƊ DzǞȯƵDzƵƵ ɐȯƊɈƵ
rests. he warned. §ȲȌƦȌɮ ɈǘǞȺ ²ƊɈɐȲƮƊɯ ‫כמكף‬Ɗǿ‫ن‬

“Policing needs to be done Quick Response Unit (QRU)
professionally. Station com- officers in jungle uniform have
manders must be ready to ex- also been directed not to effect
plain why private vehicles are any arrests or visit bars and
used in policing matters,” the restaurants.
commander added.
The move comes at a time
The officers have further when residents, especially
been directed not to conduct those running clubs and eater-
any police duties and other ies, have complained of police
operations outside their areas harassment and extortion.“We
of jurisdiction. “Stern depart- must promote businesses and
mental action will be taken not undermine them,” the of-
against any person contraven- ficers were told.
ing this directive forthwith,”
the directive read.

Promote businesses
Nairobi Deputy Regional

Police boss James Mugera
said the decisions had been
taken as a result of numerous
complaints from members

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Copyright 2021 Our quest to attain a green economy should 1 ) : - - * 4 8" , * " ( " ‘personal space’.
be broad-based and inclusive. But we cannot The creative industry has the ability to pro-
Good move on achieve this if the vision of sustainability is not 4VTUBJOBCMF
raids by police shared by all of us. mote these ideas in a memorable and impact-
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Changing the Kenya Police Force into a service The common mistake, when it comes to VTJOH POMZ XIBU XF OFFE initiatives in our homes.They can help us
was meant to inspire a radical shift in attitude developing and implementing sustainable BOE EJTQPTJOH XBTUFT instill these ideas in our children and make
among the officers in the course of their duties. initiatives, has been fencing the discussions SFTQPOTJCMZ sustainable consumption practices common
This is because Kenyans have consistently agi- in boardrooms and high-level meetings place in our communities. Creatives will help
tated for a professional, competent, well-trained and thereafter straight into the grassroots to been inadequate infrastructure and systems; bridge the gap between public and private
and paid police service. begin the implementation. However, whilst still, to a larger extent, the glaring shortfall spaces by demonstrating how connection to
it is inevitable to seek high-level buy-in for has been the lack of awareness by citizens.We vegetation and animal life is vital for survival.
But picture this, a bunch of fellows driving in sustainable measures, this approach creates have not been able to translate the‘Why’ to
rickety private vehicles, wearing butchery garb a knowledge gap which, in the end, waters the most important part of our citizenry, who There are so many artisans in the creative
raiding an establishment. The first instinct will be down the effectiveness of the strategies we are also the most affected by adverse environ- and JuaKali industries turning scrap metal,
to flee or fight back. But it turns out these are of- create towards this endeavour. mental changes.Why should they care?Why waste tyres, plastic bags and bottles, wires and
ficers on routine patrol. After a near fisticuff, they should they be involved?Why is sustainable rods and even wastepaper into art that they
demand money or they whisk away those arrested Growing up I remember plays, skits, songs, consumption important? sell both locally and internationally. Examples
to the police station. This is a common scene in paintings, artefacts and drama being a com- are companies such as Ocean Sole that re-
many city estates and other big towns. mon thread that united citizenry. Humour, Sustainable consumption means using cycles old flip-flops (slippers) into sculptures,
satire, tragedy and innovation were widely only what we need and disposing any wastes carvings and jewelry.
Police conduct, especially during the pandemic used as easily palatable ways to relay ideas, thereafter, in a responsible way. It is about
times continues to raise fundamental questions influence cultural change and encourage citi- reducing wastage. It requires that our disposal In fact, many artisans in Kenya could be
touching on extortion and brutality that has led to zen participation on national issues. of waste, following consumption, being mind- equipped to teach citizens how to make the
the loss of innocent lives, ineptitude and a highly ful to minimize pollution and restore the envi- most from used material in their homes.This
disturbing degree of impunity. That is why our Cultural expressions have always been ronment for the sake of future generations. is precisely where industry comes in to of-
attention has been drawn to the ban on the use of strategically positioned to push social, politi- fer support in terms of training facilities and
unmarked vehicles by police officers on patrol in cal and economic issues and we, as a nation, This ideology has to be ingrained into our equipment, as well as financial remuneration
Nairobi. need to adopt them to drive smart and sus- culture right from our homes. Our personal and funding to increase the lucrative aspect of
tainable growth towards vision 2030. space is the first intimate contact we have this business and so on.
Officers have also been directed not to make ar- with the environment. How we treat this envi-
bitrary arrests and raid bars while in civilian attire. One major sustainability concern our ronment should be replicated to communal It is no secret that creative interventions
The officers were further directed not to conduct country has been grappling with, is that of and public spaces.There is no point in having have been drivers of social change throughout
any police duties and other operations outside entrenching sustainable consumption. How a clean house within a dirty neighbourhood history. Galvanising nations around pivotal
their areas of jurisdiction.We must say the ban can we use goods and services responsibly, because disease vectors are not respecters of causes and helping bridge social divides. Isn’t
was long overdue. Police officers have exploited with an aim to maintain social equity and at it time to build their capacity to advance our
the Covid-19 measures on curfew and social gath- the same time minimise effects to the envi- sustainability vision?
erings to make a killing through extortion.\ ronment? —The writer is the CEO of Kenya Associa-

Some business owners have had to close shop Granted a big part of this challenge has tion of Manufacturers —[email protected]
because of police extortion. It is no secret that po-
lice officers use the vehicles for extortion, brutality
and in some cases extrajudicial killings.

This callous exploitation of a pandemic to make
a fortune, should prick the conscience of the
police top command. Indeed, some recent abduc-
tions of individuals has been blamed on armed
criminals posing as police officers in unmarked
cars. The commanders have never explained why
they use private vehicles on national security mat-
ters but Kenyans who have fallen victim to the
“new normal” policing have tales to tell.

Top commanders rationalise and incentivise
deployment of private cars because they are com-
plicit in the lucrative trade of primitive accumula-
tion of ill-gotten money.

Disciplinary action must be taken against se-
nior officers involved to tame this impunity. There
must be accountability from individuals who are
paid by taxpayers’ money. The ban should also
not be on paper. The police command must make
sure it is done.

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has simplified our lives, resulting to 95 per cent of cybersecurity breaches
the Internet ofThings, where vari- $ZCFSTFDVSJUZ HPFT CZ TJNQMF NFDIBOJTN are due to human error.This can
ous objects have been interlinked, simply be avoided by enlightening
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data.This has enabled us to accom- they can reduce the opportunities
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be it in our homes or in the offices Our phones have also come in of, not logging in in publicWi-Fi
such as fridge, mobile devices,TV, handy in banking.With Kenya be- Hackers have been known to cre- zones, installing phone updates, use Police racing out to detangle
lights, doors or security systems. ing a respected hub for mobile and ate reputable damage to organisa- of security passwords, being critical seven baby squirrels tied together
Internet has also played a big role banking innovation, we are down- tion and companies across the globe. of emails being shared with us and by their tails sure does sound a bit
in telemedicine, we are now able to loading banking apps and operating The Covid pandemic has also not not leaving mobile gadgets unat- nuts. But that’s exactly what offi-
make equipment’s which have aided them from the comfort of our homes improved the situation, with people tended. By applying these simple cers in Michigan did after a 911 call
in treatment of individuals thus im- and offices. Phones have also come working from home which has led to steps, we will maintain the security last Friday.
proving quality of life. in handy by negating the need to an increase of cyber-attacks.This rise of our devices, data and sanity.
print hard copies of photos.They of hackers who can locate and access Cops found a‘scurry of young
The realisation of driverless cars is have also given a rise to the selfie our data and mess with our phones Mobile phone companies have squirrels’ at the base of a tree after
also coming into the fray with indi- culture.The need to remind or docu- and information is very critical. In also gone a notch higher to ensure rushing to the scene in Grand
viduals in developed world not hav- ment ourselves in where we once addition, by linking phones to the security of the devices. For example, Blanc. Pictures show the animals
ing to be at the steering wheel to de- visited. By simply storing images, mobile apps, the hackers can access Nokia has improved security fea- dangerously fused together after
termine the direction and motion of audio and video from past in the our accounts and cause some bit of tures, as well as security updates for they became stuck shortly after
the car to their destination.This has cloud, we can access this at the click damage to our finances. two years meant to protect consum- birth.They grew so big, their nest
led us to live in a world that we can of a button. ers ensuring their data is safe. could no longer hold them and fell
only envision in tech or sci-fi movies As we celebrate the cyber security to the ground.
that we are not accustomed to. With all this sophistication of life, month, October, under the theme Cybersecurity education is critical
we are forced to come up with solu- DoYour Part that is helping to em- for all individuals regardless of age. Cops said they separated the
Closer home, our phones have tions on how we can protect what we power individuals and organisations It forms the basis of the changing seven‘under the watchful eye of
been our perfect personal assistants, hold dear. This brings into context to own their role in protecting their interconnected world in which we mama squirrel’. A Facebook post
including reminders for events and the issue of cybersecurity. part of cyberspace, we ought to en- are to adapt and learn for the safety from Grand BlancTownship Police
schedulers for meetings.We can also lighten everyone on their crucial part of our data and information. Department used the hashtag
order food and drinks by voice as- Kasperky defines cybersecurity or of not being the weakest link. ‘#crazybuttrue’ to describe the
sistants which use natural language information security as the practice — The writer is the Senior incident.
speech recognition. All this sophis- Business Manager – East Africa –
They wrote:‘SQUIRREL!!!Takes
HMD Global on a whole new meaning for of-
ficers. 911 received a call of seven
Go beyond expectations to earn customers’ loyalty squirrels, who were tied together
by their tails. Sure enough a scurry
One of my most treasured ex- $"30- ."$)*/& cent of customers say they stay loyal of young squirrels were found at
periences happened several years to brands because of friendly cus- the base of a tree, in the 2100 block
ago when I took my three-year-old .BOZ JHOPSF UIF JNQBDU PG DVTUPNFS DBSF
tomer service; 77 per cent of custom- of Russell St. It appears they be-
daughter to a hospital in the UAE. ers are likely to share a positive brand came entangled while in their nest
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coughing, fever and discomfort customers increase their purchasing couldn’t hold them.”
had taken us there. She was looking The simple balloon was beyond Many companies ignore the with a brand after a positive experi-
miserable and I was anxious to see expectations. For several years after impact of customer care, always ence with that business; and 67 per Locals in Grand Blanc have
the doctor. Of course, I expected that, the thought of going to see imagining as long as they have a cent would pay more for a better praised officers for helping the
the usual drill when we walked in any other pediatrician was literally good product, it will sell itself.Those customer service experience. squirrels.’
to see the pediatrician, Dr Kassim. I unacceptable to our daughter. Kas- days are long gone, especially in this
thought, we will be given an antibi- sim had won our hearts.You can be day and age when competition is At Bliss Healthcare Ltd, I interact —Metro
otic, paracetamol and antihistamine assured we told every mother we cut throat and companies can easily with several repeat customers.The
but what happened completely knew about our experience, and very copy products and services.The key reason they keep coming back? TRUTHIS: The character of your
turned around our experience. soon the little children in our neigh- differentiator then becomes the cus- Customer experience!They say the children tomorrow depends on what you
bourhood began talking about the tomer experience. way the medical staff at Bliss make
The doctor reached into his draw- balloons they were receiving from a them feel is what keeps them glued. put into their hearts today.
er, pulled out a colorful balloon and “very nice doctor”.We began a little In the current economy then, the Remembering their names, asking
with a warm smile gave it to me to influx of patients to that facility. best way to attract and retain cus- how their loved ones who may have
blow for her. If I didn’t know better, I tomers is to build a connection and been treated at the facility are doing,
could confidently say Imani received One of my favourite quotes is deliver experiences that are beyond calling to check up on them or wish-
instant healing. Her eyes literally from Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al expectations. Superior customer ex- ing them a good day are small things
grew bigger as I blew the balloon, a Maktoum, the chief executive of the perience is not an exercise in futility. outside of the standard medical care
bright smile filled her tiny face and Emirates Group who said:“We will that can have astronomical effects.
giggles filled the room. It was defi- continue on our journey of growth Statistics from The New Data Re-
nitely one of the most precious cus- and work harder to exceed customer port:The State of Customer Service As we celebrate Customer Service
tomer delight moments I had ever expectations”. No wonder Emirates and Support in 2020 show that: An Week, let’s not forget to create a posi-
seen, Kassim definitely exceeded our is known world over for its excellent increase in customer retention of tive emotional connection with our
expectations. I still left the hospital customer experience, which has be- merely five per cent can equate to an customers.
with a bag filled with medication I come a hallmark of its differentiation increase in profit of 25 per cent and
expected but I can guarantee you I from competitors. repeat customers are more likely to — The writer is the Senior
was one very satisfied customer. spend more with your brand; 73 per Manager - Customer Experience

at Bliss Healthcare

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Hustlers also have big stomachs! Wanguru all ready for Mashujaa Monari: A gentleman ahead of his time Mentor youth to be better than we are

@gabrieloguda: The Office of President @Karanjakibicho: We are putting the @DonaldBKipkorir: Evans Monari was @TabithaKaranja: What an old man sees
Kenyatta and his deputy Ruto spent Sh8.64 final touches on Wanguru in Kirinyaga in like no other lawyer… In the Heavens, he while lying down, a young man can never
billion on staff salaries and allowances in preparation for Mashujaa Day celebra- joins other Deities. Kenya is the poorer see even when he climbs up in a tree. It is
2020, representing a 282% increase from tions. With 15 days to go, the National for not having recognized & used his tal- important to mentor young people from
Sh2.26b a year earlier. But your favorite Celebrations Committee is today making ents. Monari was no charlatan & suffered where we are so that they can be better
political analyst won’t talk about it, be- the final inspection of the facility with no fools. He was a Gentleman ahead of than we already are.
cause hustlers also have big stomachs. rehearsals also going on. his time. We became BFF from Day One.

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Uhuru pays tribute to one family, their loved ones and the legal pro- Lawyer Evans be forgotten. “We have lost one of the best Nyamira County has been ranked
of the advocates in Kenyan fession. Rest In Peace, Evans,” said Ruto. Monari (left) lawyers in this country. He was a humble as the second ranking in the country
case at the Hague in 2011 and above: His person who was more than willing to as- in the manufacture, consumption,
Raila in his message described Counsel wife Jacqueline sist anytime when approached,” said for- packaging and exportation of illicit
by Mercy Mwai Monari a man with a brilliant mind, a gen- Monari (centre) mer Law Society of Kenya President Ken- killer brews.
erous heart and a lively spirit. He said he is consoled by neth Akide.
@PeopleDailyKe will be remembered him for his infectious relatives after The county was ranked behind Ua-
laughter that masked the solemnity of the viewing her On his part, former Executive Direc- sin Gishu which has been listed as hot
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday cases that he had to resolve in his illustri- husband’s body at tor Kenya Human Rights Commission spots for the illicit drinks across the
led the nation in mourning the death of ous legal career, on a daily basis. “It is with the Lee Funeral (KHRC) George Kegoro described Monari country.
lawyer Evans Monari who passed on in a heavy heart that I write this condolence Home in Nairobi as a mentor. “Evans Monari and I shared
Nairobi after long illness. message on behalf of my family to the fam- yesterday. PD/ a tiny office when I started working, the Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred
ily of Counsel Evans Monari. He has gone start of our friendship. When as a young Matiang’i and the Chief Executive of
In his message of comfort, Uhuru de- too soon, and our country is poorer with GERALD ITHANA lawyer I wrote my first newspaper col- the National Authority for Campaigns
scribed him as a solid and dependable le- his departure,” he said. umn, a senior judge wanted to discuss it. Against Drug Abuse (Nacada)Victor
gal mind who leaves behind a rich legacy 2016 Unannounced, Evans brought him to our Okioma (pictured) who are at the cen-
of professional success. “It is regrettable Mudavadi in his message said: “ Rest in little room, an act of mentorship for me. tre of the illicit alcohol fight hail from
that we’ve lost Evans to the cruel hand of peace my good friend Evans Monari, you Year Monari served RIP bro,” he said. the region.
death after a long illness. He was one of have fought a good fight. May the good at the Independent
our country’s leading lawyers who distin- Lord comfort your family at this trying mo- Electoral and LSK Chief Executive Officer Mercy Yesterday, the two State officers
guished himself as a dependable resource ment.” Monari has spent the last couple of Boundaries Wambua said Monari was a good friend convened a crisis meeting with secu-
as seen from his successes,” the reflected. days in the Intensive Care Unit(ICU) accu- Commission who has contributed a lot in the legal pro- rity agencies in Nyamira to chart the
mulating a Bill of over Sh16 million. selection panel fession. “Rest in peace my friend Evans way forward out of the matter.
Monari was among Kenyan lawyers Monari. The legal profession is destitute
who fought a case against six accused “Thank you for being my cousin brother. for losing such a legal giant. Heartfelt Matiang’i was represented by
persons from the country, among them You forever leading by example, maintain- condolences to the family, friends and Nyanza Regional Coordinator Magu
Uhuru, at the International Criminal ing dignity, duty and decency, a combi- colleagues,” she said. Mutindika who explained the measur-
Court (ICC) in 2011 in the Netherlands. nation of attributes rare to find in many ers the Interior ministry was adopting
people today,” said one Laban Chweya Lawyer Erick Mureithi said the legal to tackle alcoholism in the county.
He was the lead counsel for former Machooka. fraternity will mobilise friends to help
Commissioner of Police Hussein Ali who in offsetting the bill said to hit over Sh16 Among the measures the ministry
was among the first accused to be dis- Lawyers yesterday paid tribute to million. “Our friend was in the hospital is undertaking hard was holding both
charged by the Hague-based court. Monari, describing him as a man who for quite some time and the bill has accu- chiefs and their assistants personally
played a big role in transforming the legal mulated to millions.We are going to work liable of any reported case of alcohol
Uhuru joined other leaders including profession. closely to ensure we have cleared the bill and substance abuse in their areas.
Deputy President William Ruto, ODM and to give our friend our good send-off.”
leader Raila Odinga, Amani National Speaking after viewing the body at Lee “We shall be acting firmly on this
Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi, law- Funeral home, the learned friends said that directive from the Ministry. Be ready
yers and business people in condoling he has left an indelible mark that will not to lose your jobs if alcohol is found
with the family of Monari. in your areas. It will be a fast tragedy
if you are found to be one of the con-
Alongside his stellar legal practice, the sumers. The government will have no
late Monari served in several public ap- business with you,” Mutindika warned
pointments among them the 2016 Inde- the administrators who were part of
pendent Electoral and Boundaries Com- the meeting.
mission (IEBC) selection panel.
Okioma on his part blamed politi-
The Head of State wished the family of cians for what he termed as negative
the deceased God’s comfort as they come energy in antagonising the cam-
to terms with his passing away. paigns.

Ruto described Monari as a far-sight-
ed visionary legal mind with supreme
knowledge of the Constitution and the Kiambu plans to host
law. “He was a gentleman, tireless and
easy going. At this sad moment, our investor conference
thoughts and prayers are with the Monari
Kiambu county plans to hold an

Investor’s Conference in December

in efforts to accelerate value addi-

tion and industrial growth for wealth

creation and development. Governor

James Nyoro, said his Administration

is in the process of coming up with

investment prospectus, to showcase

existing investment opportunities to

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“If it is in Tatu City, Kiambu town, Ki-

kuyu, Ruiru, Thika or any other place,

we shall give you the prospectus with

by Wycliffe Kipsang The National Assembly’s Health was still paying the money annually un- burse us what we have paid for, on their various potential option and incen-
Committee committee chaired by der the Managed Equipment Services behalf so that the money goes towards
@PeopleDailyKe Murang’aWoman Representative (MES) programme. equipping the Ziwa Level 5 Hospital,” tives, that we shall offer to help you
Sabina Chege was responding to com- the governor said.
A parliamentary committee has plaints by governor Jackson Mandago According to governor Mandago, make informed decision on which
launched a probe into circumstances that his administration would be seek- the devolved unit is grappling with the The committee wondered why some
under which Sh200 million medical ing reimbursement of all money de- challenge of how to quantify the cost of equipment meant for county hospitals area you would like to choose to invest
equipment meant for Uasin Gishu ducted on behalf of MTRH. each of the equipment under the pro- ended up at the National Government-
county government ended up at the gramme so that it can know how much managed health facility and yet they in,” said Nyoro while addressing the
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Mandago told the committee, which should be stopped. were still being deducted to pay for
(MTRH) in Eldoret. toured the region yesterday, the county them. press in Ruiru, yesterday. Some of the
“This will probably have MTRH reim-
areas to venture will range from sports,

culture, talent, film, milk, banana and

pineapple processing, among many

others. —KNA

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As the country targets to eliminate Female Residence Age FGM Stats Kenya
Genital Mutilation by 2022, inadequate
resources, cultural norms, and gaps in policies under five N
continue to be a major setback
Rural 1% girls and women prevalence of FGM
by Sandra Wekesa nator at Umoja Development Organisation have undergone among girls and
based in West Pokot, says statistics reveal 5-9 women aged 15
@wekesa_sandra the rate in the area is above 84 per cent. He FGM
attributes this to entrenched traditional Urban 28% to 49
For Lerai Leshalima from the Alale divi- beliefs and myths tied to the practice.
sion, along the Kenya-Uganda border, her Wealth 10-14
dream of transitioning into an adult began “When the pandemic hit, the commu-
when she first heard her elder sisters talk of nity believed they were being punished for 44% because FGM is done within family circles,
how prepared they were for marriage. not circumcising girls. This contributed to where survivors fear exposing their abus-
the high number of girls going through the Poorest age 15+ ers. She calls for stronger support systems
At that time, her sisters — 16 and 17 years cut during that period,” he explains. to protect girls who choose to speak out.
old respectively — had just undergone Fe- 24%
male Genital Mutilation (FGM) and were Community retaliation “The girls need protection, especially
eager to join their new families. To him, the setback could be as a result richest when they decide to speak up, they need
people to help them through this process.
Although this didn’t sound peculiar to of gaps in policies in the community as a government failure to meet the social con- However, in most cases, some girls end up
her, she was knowledgeable of the illegality result of no linkage between the govern- tract. taken back to this same community that
of the practice. But even with enough in- ment and the community. That the Kenya- forcefully subjected them to FGM,” she
formation from social groups, she couldn’t Uganda border is porous is also another big “The community feels neglected, espe- explains.
imagine not going through the cut. To her, challenge. cially when it comes to quality healthcare,
this was the latest fashion in her commu- infrastructure, and quality education. Grassroot mobilisation
nity and the beauty of it conjured images of “People from West Pokot are nomads; Therefore, educating them about ending Myths and cultural beliefs also play
a respectable, modest woman. they migrate to Uganda from time to time FGM is impossible because this is their way
in search of food. During this time, they of retaliating,” she says. central role in fuelling FGM in Tana River
“I was just 12 then, I didn’t know how bad take this opportunity to ensure girls un- county.
the practice was. All I knew is that it was il- dergo the practice either at night, by the Another hitch in the implementation of
legal. My major concern was transitioning riverbank, or across the border,” he says. current laws is impunity of perpetrators Sadia Hussein, an anti-FGM activist,
into adulthood as other girls in my com- who are protected by families and com- says the community has its myths and be-
munity did,” she says. He adds that the porous border policies munity. liefs that make it hard for campaigners to
make it difficult for FGM campaigners to tackle FGM. There are practical challenges
Despite FGM restrictions, Lerai and her monitor or follow up on what is happening “During the pandemic, there was mass
friends planned a journey to her relatives on the other side. cutting. Although evidence was all over, the
in the neighbouring country. system was unable to administer punish-
“These families have relatives on both ment because the community would al-
“We didn’t have money for the trip, so we sides; they would come up with an excuse ways threaten prosecutors and this would
engaged a few relatives who would get us of going to visit a relative on the other side then bring frustration, causing a dent in
to a ‘surgeon.’ Surprisingly, they were will- and take advantage of this opportunity to executing any form of punishment by the
ing to help,” she recalls. The trip was cut subject the girl to cross-border FGM,” he law,” Domtila highlights.
short after local authorities at the border explains.
suspected something was off. She adds that prosecution is difficult
He highlights that at places considered
Lerai’s parents hold different opinions no man’s land, there are no police posts or
on FGM. Her mother was disappointed people to intervene, which makes it harder
that her daughter’s mission to get the cut for campaigners.
was aborted while the father, who comes
from a community that didn’t practice In the same area, Domtila Chesang, a
FGM, is indifferent. grassroots advocate for women’s rights and
founder of I Am Responsible Foundation,
“My mother sincerely believed this tradi- confirms that the area is vast, and accessi-
tion is necessary; that it makes you calmer bility becomes a major problem, especially
as a woman,” she explains. if officials have to deal with perpetrators of
FGM.
Kenya has a 21 per cent prevalence rate
of FGM, according to Kenya Demographic “There are limited resources in the area.
and Health Survey 2014. This means by the time officials begin their
journey to here the practice is being done,
A 2020 report by United Nations Inter- they could be late. Most police posts, poli-
national Children’s Emergency Fund (UNI- care are quite a distance away and they
CEF) titled, A Profile of Female Genital Mu- need fuel, and budget to move around,”
tilation in Kenya, shows the country’s pro- she explains.
gress towards the end of FGM is relatively
stronger than other countries in East or Domtila says communities refuse to
Southern Africa. comply with ban on FGM as a protest for

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by Wangari Njuguna reported from Murang’a
and the organisation is in-
prevalence of FGM practitioners of FGM are medical Lucy Njoki* from vestigating them to pursue
among girls aged 15 are traditional personnel Murang’a county says she justice for the victims.
was forced to undergo
to 19 Female Genital Mutilation Dr Samuel Kimani from
(FGM) by her husband. Africa Coordinating Centre
per cent in the for Abandonment of FGM
North Eastern The two had been to- at the University of Nairobi
per cent in the gether for more than 10 said reports of elder women
Western region years, before he, one day, being circumcised should
region came up with the proposal be a concern for stakehold-
for her undergo the cut. ers as this would give rise to
Education status new cases. A woman who
Njoki was surprised as has been circumcised is
58% none she deemed the practice likely to make her daugh-
primitive and outdated. ters go through the same.
23% primary She tried to convince him
12% secondaryorhigher to change his stand, but he Some health hazards
was adamant. He insisted of FGM include excessive
*/ the cut would make her a bleeding, which could lead
‘complete woman,’ failure to death, infections which
cut women to which their marriage has spread to internal or-
experienced flesh would be terminated. gans, difficulty during child
removal birth and psychological
Reluctantly, Njoki went torture to the victims due
SOURCES: KDHS 2014, UNICEF’S A PROFILE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN KENYA GRAPHICS; PATRICIA BUYU for the cut in a bid to save to stigmatisation and dis-
her marriage. Unfortu- crimination.
to enforcing the law, and criminalising the sions that address the practice, including of eradication by 2022,” she says. nately, things did not go her
practice pushes it to be done in secrecy, or the Children’s Act, 2001 and Protection This can only be made possible if it’s way. Her husband took in a Cut of choice
drives down the levels of reporting, all of against DomesticViolence Act. new wife barely three years According to Dr Kimani,
which make it hard for FGM to be eradi- dealt with from the community level, in- later.
cated. “The Prohibition of FGM Act established volving putting in place and adhering to FGM is categorised in four
the Anti-FGM Board formed in 2014, whose community dialogue guidelines and dis- “He said he no longer classes depending on how
“During the pandemic, there has been a mandate is to offer policy leadership and cussions held via local radio stations and wants to have me as a wife, it is carried out. Type one
reduced police and community oversight. programmatic coordination.The Board has campaigns. chased me away and re- is clitoridectomy, which
This has impacted efforts to tackle FGM developed policies, strategies, plans of ac- married,” she said. involves removal of the
due to diversion of resources and closure tions, and tools that are critical in acceler- No data clitoris. The second is an
of some safe houses,” she says. ating the abandonment of FGM,” she says. But even as the country looks at possible Worried about stigma- incision where the clito-
tisation from the com- ris and labia minora are
She recommends that the Anti-FGM Despite the foregoing efforts, data shows gains, Loloju says the biggest challenge is munity, she relocated to a removed and the third is
Board be decentralised to ensure all the that FGM is still high in some communities the absence of data to show how issues are new community to start a infibulation, where the
gaps in the law are filled because peple and counties in Kenya. This further reveals interlinked. new life. clitoris, inner and outer lips
would be working at the grassroots level. there is a shift in the time, age, manner, and are removed and the edges
place where the practice takes place. “The last research on FGM was done in “I moved out of the area stitched together leaving
SWhile FGM is illegal in Kenya, with a 2014 by KDHS and ever since no data has and rented a house in a dif- a very small opening to
prison term of up to three years’ imprison- Bernadette Loloju, CEO, Anti-FGM been updated, this makes it hard to deal ferent place where people pass the urine. Type four
ment or a fine of up to Sh200,000, the strug- Board, says although the country is work- with any possible cases of FGM at county knew nothing about me” involves a simple proce-
gle to end the vice has been, especially pro- ing hard to accelerate the elimination of the level,” she says. she said. She describes dure such as piercing the
nounced across the country’s border with vice, they would be looking at zero per cent FGM as the worst proce- private parts, a proceedure
Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia. new cases, which means making sure there But with the government policy to have dure for a woman to go many women are currently
is no practice. children in school, it is easy for the multi- through as it demeans her opting for as it is less pain-
Unfortunately, girls in rural Kenya are at agency team mandated to follow up on the dignity as a woman. ful and have minimal side
greater risk of cross-border FGM. “It is good to highlight that even in coun- girls to do their work. effects.
ties where the practice has become less “I fought hard to accept
Caroline Lagat, Programme Associ- common, progress would mean being 10 “We have realised that school is the best my situation, but it’s not Interestingly, state secu-
ate End Harmful Practices Programme times faster in meeting global target of place for children, the only problem we easy to cope with the psy- rity agents claim they are
at Equality Now says Kenya has a robust elimination by 2030, and national policy might have is during the March-May clos- chological trauma one gets yet to receive formal report
policy and legal framework that outlaws ing period, but we are hoping that even after,” she said. from community mem-
the practice. ".#304& then we would be able to handle anything bers. Murang’a county
thrown at us to ensure that bigger strides Njoki is not the only commissioner Fredrick Nd-
“Kenya has a mixed legal system, com- 8IFO UIF QBOEFNJD are made,” she explains. woman to have faced such unga said no aspect of FGM
prising English common law, Islamic law, IJU
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and customary law. The country has a CFMJFWFE UIFZ XFSF On cross border FGM, Loloju highlights dle-aged woman from Kan- groups in the area, and that
quasi-federal structure with two distinct, CFJOH QVOJTIFE GPS OPU that there is an action plan declaration dara reported that she had they are alert to pursue
but interdependent tiers of government at DJSDVNDJTJOH HJSMT within the borders to be launched this also been forced to undergo any report and arrest and
national and county levels,” she explains. month. But even with these policies and the cut. Her husband of 12 charge the culprits.
strategies, the biggest elephant in the room years wanted her circum-
She adds that national law supersedes is resources. She says both human and fi- cised because his faith does Agnes Pareiyo the Anti-
any laws made at the county level, and ap- nancial resources tend to put the country not allow him to live with FGM Board’s chair said the
plies when there is no county legislation. back on the drawing board. an uncircumcised woman. practice is creeping back in
She believes he had joined the region despite numer-
Caroline, a lawyer, adds that Kenya has “When it comes to human resources, we one of the cultural groups ous efforts to fight it.
ratified international and regional legal in- need frontline workers at community level in the area promoting the
struments like the Protocol to the African sensitising about FGM as well as enough outdated practice. “We shall work together
Charter on Human and Peoples Rights on financial resources for the campaign to with the security agents,
the Rights of Women, also known as the be effective through radio, church, and Agnes Maraga deputy di- administration officers,
MAPUTO Protocol, prohibiting FGM. It has schools,” she says. rector at International Fed- teachers and elders in cre-
also enacted the Prohibition of FGM Act of eration ofWomen Lawyers ating awareness about the
2011, and other laws that contain provi- (FIDA) said a majority of vice and also pursue the
men from Mt Kenya region perpetrators. People need
who have joined cultural to understand that FGM
groups are the ones bring- has no health benefits and
ing back this practice. it’s the worst form of hu-
man right violation against
“Men are duping women women” said Agnes.
to undergo the cut in the
name of culture and this is
not acceptable,” she said.
Several cases have been

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by Eric Wainaina Fiery Rift Valley Regional the strength because I can be in Loitoktok Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya at a past
Commissioner is eyeing the (Kajiado) today and the next day be in Sam- press conference in his office. FILE
@PeopleDailyKe Trans Nzoia governor seat in buru and I don’t feel anything (exhaustion).
next year’s General-Election I believe the positive things that people say IN MICHUKI is contemplating hanging up his administra-
Agnes Ndung’u has become are a blessing.” FOOTSTEPS tor’s boots to try his hand in elective politics,
the first woman to join the race by Noah Cheploen he responded: “I think I have reached the
for Kiambu governor seat. Rift Valley borders Tanzania in the South George Natem- apex of my career in the civil service and I
@PeopleDailyKe and Uganda and South Sudan in the north. beya served as am now ready for a fresh challenge,” he said,
Ndung’u (pictured), who in former Cabinet adding that he intends to vie for the Trans
2018 was appointed to the board While his name in Kiswahili loosely means It is a vast area with huge historical sig- Minister John Mi- Nzoia gubernatorial seat.
of Karuri municipality, said she taking a leisurely walk, Rift Valley Regional nificance having suffered perennial ethnic chuki’s personal
will unveil her manifesto and po- Commissioner George Natembeya is a busy conflicts, the latest being the flare ups in Ol assistant forfour He said that he will not have a problem
litical party “in coming months.” man who, by his own admission, is on duty Moran, Laikipia county where eight people, years. switching from provincial administration
round the clock. including three police officers, were killed by to politics since it is all about service to the
“I will be on the ballot paper for bandits between August and September. Like Natem- people.
Kiambu County governorship. I In an exclusive interview with People Daily beya, Michuki
have a lot to offer Kiambu resi- in his Nakuru office yesterday, Natembeya “We have had security issues in Trans served in the He will be following a beaten path consid-
dents and the new role would al- said his typical day starts at 4am and ends Mara, Narok and even here in Nakuru be- provincial admin- ering that his former predecessors in the Rift
low me to scale up transformative at around 1am. tween Ogiek and the Kipsigis,” he said. istration before Valley Provincial Commissioners seat such
projects that I am undertaking at joining politics. as Simeon Nyachae and Yusuf Haji success-
the grassroots,” she said. “Kiambu It is a highly demanding job particularly “But, we have managed to solve them fully transitioned into elective politics.
County needs a leader who will being in-charge of the country’s biggest re- and the people there are living peacefully. Rift Valley PCs
deliver efficient and effective ser- gional administrative unit with many chal- Laikipia is a big area and its only Ol Moran Simeon Nyachae His mentor Michuki also served as a Dis-
vices for its people through a par- lenges that include banditry, cattle-rustling, where we have challenges because herders and Yusuf Haji trict Commissioner.
ticipatory approach. That leader ethnic rivalries and a litany of historical in- converge there for pasture and water,” he also successfully
is Agnes Ndung’u.” justices. explained. transitioned into “I have risen from a DO to where I am to-
elective politics. day and I don’t think I will sit here doing the
Others running for the seat are “I am on duty 24/7.You’ll never see me re- Beaten path same thing for the next 15 years,” he added.
incumbent James Nyoro, former laxing because of the kind of work we do.The A student of former Internal Security Min-
governors FerdinandWaititu and issues we handle directly touch on the lives While Natembeya publicly comes across
William Kabogo, Senator Kimani of Kenyans and cannot wait,” he explained. ister John Michuki, by virtue of having been as a tough-talking administrator, in private,
Wamatangi and Thika Town MP his personal assistant for four years, Natem- he is soft-spoken.
Patrick. Natembeya’s rise up the ranks of the re- beya said he learned important lessons from
gional administration has been meteoric. the no-nonsense politician who died in 2012. If he runs for governor, he will square it
The Bachelor of Arts degree in At 50, he is currently the youngest Regional out with, among others Kiminini MP Chris
SocialWork and Administration Commissioner. “Everything I know in Public Service I Wamalwa andTrans NzoiaWoman Rep Janet
graduate from Bugema Univer- learned from John Michuki,” he said, barely Nangabo, who have declared interest in the
sity in Uganda, ran a charitable Asked what motivates him, he mentions disguising his admiration for the man cred- seat.
school programme that helped the encouragement he gets from members ited for instilling discipline in the matatu in-
teenagers who dropped out of of the public and his superiors. dustry when he was the Transport Minister.
primary school to transit second-
ary school. Vast region The father of three boys—two in college
“Out of 10 calls I receive, three are people and one in high school—Natembeya de-
She has also done consultancy scribes himself as a family man and a born
jobs with the USAid under Blue complaining about various issues while sev- leader.
Rhino Consult on leadership and en are people thanking me for good work and
youth governance. that is what keeps me going,” he responded “I get satisfaction and drive from solving
with a smile. people’s problems and putting a smile in
their faces. The challenges I encounter also
He added: “God has also blessed me with make me stronger,” he stated.
TPS here to stay,
Prodded to comment on rumours that he
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former Agriculture Cabinet Secre-
tary Mwangi Kiunjuri has opened Picture by Roy Lumbe have been recruited in the
an office at Loitoktok, Kajiado same position,”he said.
County.While opening the office, this @PeopleDailyKe
Kiunjuri said the party would not The administrator added
field a presidential candidate but Deputy director of RiftValley region has that the new recruits, a major-
would partner with a party with communications received additional 200 As- ity who are university gradu-
a similar ideology. The TSP chair- in the Interior sistant County Commission- ates, had been briefed on what
man insisted that his party would ministry ers (ACC) as the government is expected of them in their
not be dissolved in favour of an- Kamamamia Maina seeks to expand its presence new positions.
other party. He said TSP will sup- (left) shows Senior in the vast region.
port the youth to go for elective Sgt Susan Marita He said the role of the new
positions in next year’s election. and colleague Regional Commissioner officers includes overseeing
The former Cabinet Secretary also Eddah Wairimu George Natembeya said the implementation of national
challenged Kenyans to exercise how to operate a deployment of the officers will government development
independence in choosing their digital camera. enhance service delivery and projects, managing assets,
leaders. SandrackWenga, who is This was during cooperation between the gov- inventory, planning and se-
eyeing Kajiado South seat on TSP a graduation ernment and citizens. curity.
ticket, said the youth are capable ceremony of 51
of providing leadership. prison wardens at Speaking at Langa Langa Natembeya added that the
the Kenya School Secondary School during a officers are expected to under-
– KNA of Film. PD/KENNA pre-deployment briefing for take peace building initiatives
the officers, Natembeya said and coordinate and organise
CLAUDE the creation of new adminis- government functions.
trative units necessitated the
recruitment of more officers. “With the ongoing Rapid
Results Initiative for ID collec-
“For a long time, we have tion and disbursement as well
not had any ACCs for the new as the Enhanced Continuous
units, these are new cadets. Voters Registration this team
We also have chiefs who have will play a crucial role,” he
furthered their education and said.

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by Zadock Angira tary’s Embakasi college which seeks to (AMISOM),” the UK representative premises during their courses.
enhance the capacity of the security said. “IED are killers. They do not only
@PeopleDailyKe officers to protect themselves, defeat
IEDs and attack the network building The German Deputy Ambassador kill soldiers but also police officers
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) these devices. ThomasWimmer, who was the chief and civilians. That is the reason why
yesterday launched the construction guest during the laying down of cor- Germany is willing to finance the
of a modern Counter-Improvised “Al Shabaab has become one of nerstone of the wing yesterday, said new Counter-IED wing. It really helps
Explosive Device (C-IED) centre in the Africa’s deadliest terrorist groups they were investing Sh300 million in prevent the people from being killed,
Embakasi to boost the forces’ ability to through its increasingly sophisticated the first phase for building the centre crippled and injured,” he said.
fight terror. use of IED. These devices pose the which has 12 buildings, and is expect-
greatest threat to KDF and troops ed to be done by a Kenyan company. He added the centre will not only
Britain and Germany have part- from other contributing countries boost training among military and
nered with Kenya to build the training who are fighting Al Shabaab as part of The highly modern innovative cen- civilian personnel on how to detect
centre at the Humanitarian Peace the African Union Mission in Somalia tre will have all facilities implying that and counter explosives but also build
Support School (HPSS) in the mili- all participants can remain in the HPSS strong ties between the two countries.

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to handle invasive plant Although she has denied
species that has bothered @PeopleDailyKe
herders in Laikipia for years speculations that she in-
Kajiado East MP Peris To- tended to dump Jubilee for
A women’s group in Laikipia has come biko who is eyeing the Kajiado UDA, speaking at Mashuuru
governorship seat in 2022 during the burial of four fam-
up with an innovative way to make mon- is set to decamp to United ily members who perished in
Democratic Alliance (UDA) a fire, Tobiko said she is keenly
ey from an invasive plant species that has this Friday where she is sched- listening to voters on which
uled to host Deputy President political party she will vie. “I
bothered herders in the region for many William Ruto at her Irpolosat, am consulting my people to
Mashuuru home. give me directions on where
years. they want me to be. I will soon
Tobiko who was elected on make it public what my sup-
The Laikipia North sub county-based a Jubilee ticket is on record porters want us to be.”
saying she is not willing and
organisation is working with women cannot work with Kajiado gov- Tobiko move is expected
ernor Joseph ole Lenku who is to lay ground for a tough fight
groups to make juice, wine and jam to Laikipia Permaculture Centre officials display their product in Laikipia yesterday. also in Jubilee, a staunch sup- with Kajiado South MP Katoo
porter of the handshake. ole Metito who is been the
generate income from the invasive cactus KNA UDA pointman in the county
Speaking at the Maa del- and who also intends to for
plant that herders have tried to eradicate residents to gain income. members’ lives have improved and they egates meeting at Ong’ata governorship.
due to their prickly pear nature that kills “We are looking into getting an oil can afford to get good nutrition. Rongai where leaders hosted
animals when they feed on them. “When Opposition chief Raila Odinga Residents are keen to see if
animals feed on cactus fruits, they block pressing machine that will be used to Target market and pledged their support, Katoo will be in attendance in
their throat, stomach or intestines hence extract oil from cactus seeds that will go She says their products prices range Tobiko urged the former pre- the meeting and what the two
killing them. The plant chokes grass hin- to the cosmetic project. Cactus spread mier to ask the President to will say in case they share a
dering it from growing,” Hudson Narerio, through its fruits and we are using them between Sh250 and Sh150 for 500 grams consider meeting Maasai to political podium.
an accountant at Laikipia Permaculture to make jam, wine and juice,” the admin- and 250g of jam, a litre of juice Sh500 and
Centre told KNA. istrator notes. Sh250 for half a litre. Cactus wine can
fetch upto Sh1,000 a litre. Their target
Narerio notes that when they went to Tome reveals that Italian Aid joined markets are residents, supermarkets and
pick the prickly pear fruits for processing them last year to support the commu- individuals.
at first, residents that they were encour- nities around in value addition on ag-
aging their growth instead of helping to riculture products. Further says, they Tome reveals that plans are under-
eradicate it condemned them. “They underwent one year incubation training way to build a bigger cactus products
were opposed to the idea but after pay- through the Laikipia Innovation Pro- processing centre aiming to upscale the
ing them to get the fruits they embraced gramme. production capacity. She urges Kenyans
it,” Narerio says, adding that is one of the to use locally available resources for their
ways to eradicate the plant. They buy a She said they encourage residents to advantage rather than seeing obstacles in
crate of cactus fruits at Sh500 from resi- practice permaculture “permanent ag- every situation.
dents. riculture,” farming methods aimed at
averting value degradation. She adds that their cactus products are
Masai women rich in calcium,Vitamin A and C, and also
Laikipia Permaculture Centre is an or- Florence Larpsi, food processing boost blood production in the body. The
manager in the organisation says their Permaculture centre is also working on
ganization that started in 2014 and works aim was to turn the problem into a good introducing grapes, which will help them
with Maasai women in Laikipia county solution. “We also teach our women on in producing similar products, once they
in a bid to generate income by using leadership and how to do farming rather succeed in eradicating the invasive cac-
naturally available resources. The cen- than relying on livestock only as source tus. - KNA
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by Nicholas Waitathu mote, NCPB managing director said from farmers and instead turned te said. The organisation early this
the cereals board has started work- NCPB into a commercial entity. week launched a five-day Custom-
@PeopleDailyKe ing on specifics at the management er Service Week aimed at creating
National Cereals and Produce level before presenting a full report Commercial entity awareness of various products under
Board (NCPB) will within a month to the board of directors in the next “Under the new reforms NCPB is the Nafaka Foods Brand including
announce the next phase of buying one month on the maize purchase. maize, rice, beans and green-grams.
maize from the farmers for commer- now a commercial entity and we buy
cial trading. “We are reviewing the situation in like any other players in the market. “We are ISO 9001: 2015 certified
The decision affirms the govern- terms of resources at our disposal,” We have over 700,000 bags of maize and this Quality Management Stan-
ment’s stand not to buy maize for he said in a phone interview. The in our stores which we bought from dard is customer focused. This is in
strategic reserve which every year government under new reforms the farmers since last year and at tandem with our aspiration to offer
has been undertaken following stopped factoring funds in the na- the same time have been selling the exemplary customer service,”” Ki-
pressure by politicians. Joseph Ki- tional budget to purchase maize same to various value chains,” Kimo- mote said.

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PMI index attributes lower Economy Fuel Taxation Two firms have joined business startup tools to
private sector activity to hands to facilitate widows eke out a living in a world
high energy prices which Jobs Higher fuel prices were a Business environment across the country to start where many of them are
hit demand and led to key factor leading to the took a hit in the months income generating activi- neglected and mistreated.
increased input costs Until last month, the uptick in living costs. As preceding the ruling ties in order to better their
upturn in job numbers well as impacting demand, because of the high livelihoods. Ruelke termed the part-
by Steve Umidha for instance, had been businesses found that taxation regime which nership with BURN as a
the quickest since May the price hike added to kicked off on January 1. It In a programme that true reflection of part of
@UmidhaSteve when the private sector purchasing prices, which had a knock-on effect on will see registered groups DB Schenker’s purpose of
recorded one of its best rose sharply the production costs of widows facilitated to advancing businesses and
Kenya’s private sector activity improved performances in the increase their daily and lives by helping better their
only slightly in September, hurt by rising pandemic period monthly earnings, DB incomes for stability.
energy prices that hit demand and also Schenker, a global logistics
led to higher input costs, a survey showed impacting demand, businesses found that pected to negatively impact the business and supply chain manage- “We will be provid-
yesterday. Markit Stanbic Bank Kenya Pur- the price hike added to purchasing prices, environment in the long term despite the ment firm is working with ing eco-friendly cook-
chasing Managers’ (PMI) headline index which rose sharply. Faced with higher cost high Court in September declaring the BURN Manufacturing, ing equipment to single
for the month declined to 50.4 from 51.1 in burdens, firms raised their selling charges minimum tax on corporate sales uncon- the makers of Jikokoa to women entrepreneurs
August, which is worse than 50.6 the sector to the greatest extent since February,” the stitutional. provide tools necessary for as a way of supporting a
witnessed in July. monthly survey findings read in part. Ow- commencement of small sustainable development
ing to the growing uncertainty brought Business environment took a hit in the businesses. of businesses and the soci-
However, the readings have remained by the Coronavirus, the looming general months preceding the ruling because of ety,” he said.
above the 50.0 neutral mark for the fifth elections and the deteriorating economy, the high taxation regime which kicked off Speaking after handing
straight month in a row though the Sep- respondents who took part in the survey on January 1. It had a knock-on effect on over the first batch of 80 According to Paul Muth-
tember reading was the lowest since most expect months ahead to perform dismally. the production costs for most businesses commercial cookstoves ua, the BURN’s quality as-
pandemic-related restrictions were lifted and marked the toughest third quarter for to MuunganoWaWajane surance manager, the Jiko-
in May this year. Readings above 50 signal “Around 72 per cent of respondents ex- employers. women’s group, Thomas koa Pro commercial stove
an improvement in business conditions on pect output to be unchanged over the com- Ruelke, the Chief Com- will enable the women en-
the previous month, while readings below ing year, amid uncertainty surrounding the Tax measures mercial Officer, DB Schen- trepreneurs to save over Sh
50 show deterioration. pandemic and inflationary pressures. Posi- Through the Finance Act, 2020, the ker Middle East and Africa 4,000 monthly through re-
tive forecasts were meanwhile driven by said the initiative will see duced fuel costs and enjoy
“Business conditions continued to im- hopes of increased marketing and capital government introduced among other tax registered widows receive improved health benefits.
prove in September but at the slowest pace investment,” it noted. measures, a 1.5 per cent tax on income – Mathew Ndung’u
in the past five months due to rising infla- from services accrued or derived in Kenya
tion. While export demand expanded by Survey respondents indicate high taxes through a digital marketplace. The tax is Tesla must to pay $137m to
the fastest rate in 13 months, the improve- slapped on Kenyan traders are also ex- applicable on the gross transaction value racially harassed ex- worker
ment in domestic demand was negative- of the service provided and is due at the
ly affected by a rise in output prices,” said 4637&: time of payment. Carmaker Tesla has tric carmaker’s Fremont
Stanbic’s Kuria Kamau, Fixed Income and been ordered to pay
Currency Strategist. "SPVOE QFS DFOU PG It also introduced a minimum tax of 1 per almost $137 million in factory. It said colleagues
SFTQPOEFOUT FYQFDU PVUQVU cent on gross turnover as well as the rate of damages for failing to stop
Until last month, the upturn in job num- UP CF VODIBOHFE PWFS UIF Value Added Tax from 14 per cent in 2020 a black former worker at used racial epithets “daily”
bers for instance, had been the quickest DPNJOH ZFBS to 16 per cent. its Fresno plant from be-
since May when the private sector recorded ing abused. Owen Diaz, a and told Diaz to “go back
one of its best performances in the pan- The return of 16 per cent valued added lift operator from 2015 to
demic period, but only modest overall and tax (VAT) for instance, continues to divide 2016, was subjected to a to Africa”.
slower than the series long-run average. policy makers with businesses particularly racially hostile work envi-
those in real estate, publishing and supply ronment, a federal court “Tesla’s progressive im-
Continued recovery feeling the heat. in San Francisco found.
Output and new orders, however, rose in age was a facade papering
Diaz claimed black
September, mainly due to the continued workers regularly faced over its regressive, de-
recovery in demand from the strict lock- racist slurs on the factory
down earlier in the year. Equally, exports floor and racist graffiti meaning treatment of Af-
also contributed to the growth seen in the in bathrooms.Tesla dis-
month, as foreign orders increased at the puted the verdict but said rican-American employ-
fastest rate since October 2020. it recognised it was “not
perfect”. Diaz’s lawsuit ees,” it said. – BBC
“Higher fuel prices were a key factor lead- alleged African-American
ing to the uptick in living costs. As well as workers “encountered a
scene straight from the
Jim Crow era” at the elec-

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EXPANSION: NCBA Bank Constituency has a multiplier New Devolution Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, LREB chair and Kakamega governor. FILE
has opened a new branch in effect that will see its residents Charles Keter has a challenging task to
Ruiru, Kiambu County. The have access to loan services, ensure that the counties’ much-hyped REGIONAL BANK ate development. There are economic
branch at Kamakis area along asset financing, SME support regional economic blocs succeed so that blocs established so far by the counties
the Eastern Bypass, becomes programs among other lend- they can leverage economies of scale. The LREB’s bank project had already include: the LREB, North Rift Economic
the 77th in the country. ing facilities with ease. received a nod from National Treasury Bloc, Central Kenya Economic Bloc, Ju-
Despite promise by national govern- and was lead to acquisition of the gov- muiya ya Kaunti za Pwani, South Eastern
The bank which plans to He maintained that key ment to support performance of regional ernment-owned Consolidated Bank. Kenya Economic Bloc, Frontier Counties
open 15 more branches by the sectors such as agriculture, blocs and county integration efforts by Development Council and Narok-Kajiado
end of the year in various parts manufacturing, financial formulating supporting legal frameworks, Negotiations to buy the bank have Economic Bloc.
of the country hopes to have services, co-operatives, ICT, almost three years later nothing much has been ongoing since April 2018, accord-
150 branches by year 2024. health, education and trade been achieved. ing to Oparanya Several projects mooted by LREB, for
are of special interest to the instance, have stalled due to lack of regu-
Group Managing director government because of their It is a major concern expressed by the en to the Attorney General’s Office for rati- lations on formation and operation of
John Gachora said the bank impact on the livelihoods of 14 county governments that form Lake fication.The Act stipulates that“an agree- regional economic blocs.
has deployed its digital plat- the residents. Region Economic Bloc (LREB) that is cur- ment shall become binding and effective
form in the banking sector in rently facing a cash crisis due to limited when ratified through the enactment by Top among them is the Sh2.8 billion
the country to make transac- Default ratings funding by the member counties. at least a third of the bloc’s assemblies.’’ regional bank whose future now hangs
tions easier for all customers. Meanwhile, NCBA Group in the balance even after some of the 14
Several projects lined up to be jointly Wamalwa, Oparanya said, had assured member counties contributed millions
He noted the bank was at- and NCBA Bank Kenya have undertaken by the bloc are either in limbo the Council of Governors that draft regu- toward the initiative, while others were
tracted to Kamakis owing to been assigned long-term or have been suspended as the bloc awaits lations were ready and would be taken still cagey to do so.
the area’s vast business and default ratings of B+ with a formal legislation to legalise its activities. to the National Assembly and Senate for
population growth which have negative rating outlook by the final debate and approval. Regional bank
increased demand for bank- global credit rating firm, Fitch The bloc’s members are Kisumu, Ka- The counties banked on the regional
ing services. Gachora termed Ratings. kamega, Siaya, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, But two years down the line, he added,
the bank as the largest in the Nyamira, Bomet, Kericho, Nandi, Busia, the promise remains a pipe dream as bank to avail low interest loans to support
country having transacted The B+ rating is a result of Bungoma,Vihiga and Trans Nzoia. cross cutting projects lined up at the LREB small and medium enterprises to spur the
with Safaricom’s Mshwari and the standalone creditwor- await the legislation, with leaders in the regional economic growth. According to
Fuliza customers. thiness of the Group on the Speaking to Business Hub, LREB chair bloc also developing cold feet towards LREB’s chief executive Abala Wanga the
back of limited probability of and Kakamega GovernorWycliffe Oparan- the noble idea.This is because the central development bank concept was designed
“We have been working sovereign support. The nega- ya disclosed that their hands are tied and government is constitutionally mandated to provide medium and long-term capital
with Safaricom on their Fuliza tive outlook corresponds to a number of viable projects, they targeted to formulate national policy for imple- for productive investment, including in-
and Mshwari services where the rating the firm has also to implement before 2022 cannot take off. mentation by both levels of government. frastructure projects.
the bank has been giving the assigned to Kenya, owing to
loans. If you take credit from the country’s credit profile and “This is because we were told to wait Keter therefore takes over at Devolu- Each member county was to contrib-
the two services, then you are being the host to the Group’s until a legislation is enacted to formalise tion at a time when the ministry is still ute Sh200 million each toward the bank
banking with us,” he said. operations. counties engagements in the bloc includ- pursuing a national policy on regional project. The project was one of key eco-
ing transfer of cash to the LREB kitty,’’ he blocs which were seen as the new engines nomic pillars for the region. Besides the
Kiambu governor James Fitch also indicated that the said. Oparanya spoke amid revelations of transformation that would acceler- projects, operations at the LREB Secre-
Nyoro who was the chief guest bank’s viability rating balances that some LREB member counties have tariat in Kisumu have also been greatly
during the branch opening the challenges of the operat- allegedly withdrawn from funding the hampered by lack of funds.
urged NCBA to develop spe- ing environment and weak as- bloc’s activities until legislation is passed
cific products that will enable set quality against the impact to formalise the transactions undertaken
smallholder farmers engaged of an enlarged franchise, good by the alliance.
in tea, coffee, avocado, pine- profitability and capitalization
apples and dairy farming to as well as healthy funding and Economic zone
borrow affordably to improve liquidity. Last year, outgoing Devolution CS Eu-
their ventures. Nyoro said
that the new branch right – Mathew Ndung’u and gene Wamalwa told Oparanya that the
at the heart of the populous Oliver Musembi State was fast-tracking legislation gov-
erning regional blocs.Wamalwa reassured
the governor that once LREB is legalised,
it would be easier for member-counties to
know the parameters of engagement.

Already, the LREB Act which creates the
economic zone has been drafted and giv-

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by Bernard Sigei way in creating a screening culture in now have a changed traveller facilitate tourism business.
the country as it provides opportuni- @PeopleDailyKe who is more health conscious
@PeopleDailyKe ties for producers. and makes decisions with this Statistics released by the Min-
Tourism andWildlife Cabi- consideration,” Balala said istry of Health indicate that by
Kenya Film Commission (KFC) yes- Owase re-emphasised the impor- net Secretary Najib Balala says while opening this year’s virtual October 3, 2021, only 930,740
terday stated its commitment to creat- tance of content creation, and ap- the State will develop a post- Magical Kenya Travel Expo which adults equivalent to 3.4 per cent
ing a screening culture in the country, plauded the Founders of MyMovies. Covid-19 pandemic mitigation ends tomorrow. of the targetted population of
through partnering with Kenya’s Africa for creating monetisation op- strategy to fast-track the sector’s 27,2446,033 had been fully vac-
premier Mobile-first Digital Cinema portunities for producers. recovery. Balala said the strategy It comprises domestic, re- cinated.
Extension - MyMovies.Africa. would borrow from the pandem- gional and international tour
“I call upon Kenyan producers to ic period experiences, bearing in operators, travel agents, and des- Along with agricultural exports
“We are looking forward to engaging utilise this forum, to be able to mone- mind that travellers were more and remittances from Kenyans
#TheGreatNightIn - a Monthly online tise their content to the world through health conscious than before. abroad, tourism is one of the top
Watch Party, recently launched by My- this technology”, he added. He said the foreign exchange earners. The
Movies.Africa,” said Timothy Owase, partnership has come at an opportune He said a full recovery of the country has a variety of products,
CEO, KFC in a statement. time, when the Kenya Film Commis- sector would depend on the from beach holidays at the coast
sion has been promoting the local levels of vaccination. “As we to Safari’s in several world class
He added that KFC board believes Film Industry. move forward, we must take into reserves, such as the Maasai
that #TheGreatNightIn will go along consideration the fact that we Mara in Narok county.

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Shift their operations DIGITISE OPERATIONS Social media services gramme part of the reason systems which complicated ing to the business website
These means that small com- Facebook,WhatsApp and it took so long to fix was be- attempts to resolve the prob- Fortune, it also cost Facebook
A recent study by PWC shows Instagram are back up and cause “the people trying to lem. Downdetector, which founder Mark Zuckerberg an
panies can easily shift their op- that most companies on the conti- running after an outage that figure out what this problem tracks outages, said some estimated $6 billion at one
erations online by incurring a nent are increasing their IT budg- lasted almost six hours, Face- was couldn’t even physically 10.6 million problem reports point as shares plummeted.
small budget for digitisation. ets to digitise their operations book says. get into the building” to work around the world. However, He has apologised to those
For instance, building both and avoid the impact of a global out what had gone wrong. the real number of people af- affected. Some people also
iOS and android would cost pandemic. It blamed an internal tech- fected is much higher: more reported problems using
companies as much as Sh2.5 nical issue, which not only In a statement, Facebook than 3.5 billion people use Facebook’s virtual reality
million. Most businesses now have to affected Facebook’s services, said that the faulty configu- Facebook, Messenger, Insta- headset platform, Oculus,
invest in some of IT framework or but reportedly also employ- ration change affected the gram andWhatsapp. and apps which require Face-
But now with just Sh200,000 online marketing, it could be out- ees’ work passes and email. company’s internal tools and book logins were affected,
or even half of that an SME can sourcing or by having internal de- Many found themselves including Pokémon Go.
build a mobile application that velopers and online marketers. The services were down 5IFSF XBT cut off from family and
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tomers, the latter tend to have user data was compromised”. with the prospect of an unex- for more than 14 hours.
a higher spending power hence pected financial hit. Accord-
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A series of abuse scandals, tralia between 1950 and 2010. It said allega- 3,677 minors, mostly boys under 13, be-
often involving children, tions were almost never investigated. tween 1946 and 2014, while saying this was
have rocked the Catholic almost certainly an underestimate.
Church in recent decades It found that 4,444 alleged incidents
of child sexual abuse had been reported Most perpetrators have not been pun-
Vatican, Tuesday to Church authorities. In some dioceses, ished and the church grants compensation
more than 15 percent of priests were per- on a case-by-case basis, without transpar-
The Catholic Church has been repeat- petrators. ency.
edly rocked by child sexual abuse scandals
over the last three decades. The commission also heard testimony United States
from theVatican’s former finance chief Car-
An independent inquiry onTuesday said dinal George Pell, who was found guilty in In 2002, the Boston Globe revealed the
it had concluded there were about 216,000 2018 of sexually abusing choirboys in Mel-
victims of sexual abuse carried out by the bourne in the 1990s. massive scale of sexual abuse on children
French Catholic Church’s clergy between
1950 and 2020. Pell – who had been Pope Francis’s anti- in the Boston diocese and efforts by the
corruption tsar – was released from prison
It is the latest in a series of landmark re- in 2020 after a court quashed his convic- Catholic hierarchy to cover it up. The pa-
ports and investigations that have helped tion.
lift the “veil of silence” around the crimes. per’s investigation was the subject of the
In June, Pope Francis rejected an offer
by top German bishop Reinhard Marx to Oscar-winning film Spotlight.
resign over the Church’s “institutional
and systemic failure” in handling child In 2004, a church commission published
sexual abuse in the western city of Co-
logne. a report requiring clergy to report suspi-

It revealed that 314 minors, mostly boys cions of sexual assault.
under the age of 14, were sexually abused
there between 1975 and 2018. According to lawyers, more than 11,000

A German Bishops’ Conference study in complaints have been lodged in the US by
2018 had previously revealed widespread
Australia sexual abuse by German clergy. victims of priests. Dioceses have paid out
After a series of scandals, in 2013 Austra-
It found that 1,670 clergymen had com- hundreds of millions of dollars in out of
lia’s government set up a Royal Commis- mitted some type of sexual attack against
sion, a top-level inquiry into institutional court settlements.
child sexual abuse.
Victims associations say that these pay-
The commission said in February
2017 that most of the abuse took place in outs allow the church to escape justice.
churches, with seven percent of Catholic
priests accused of abusing children in Aus- Catholic Bishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of the A grand jury investigation into Penn-
Bishops’ Conference of France, attends the publishing of a
report by an independent commission into sexual abuse by sylvania dioceses in 2018 exposed the sys-
church officials in Paris yesterday. AFP
tematic cover-up by the church of abuse

by “over 300 predator priests”. More than

1,000 child victims were cited. - AFP

Coca Leaf
riots in
Manabe, Hasselmann, Parisi Bolivia
scoop Nobel Prize in Physics
Riot police throw tear gas
The Nobel Prize for physics tems from atomic to planetary towards coca leaf producers
has been awarded to scientists during clashes outside
from Japan, Germany and scales.” The winners were the Coca Market in La Paz.
Italy. Syukuro Manabe and Several thousand anti-
Klaus Hasselmann were cited announced Tuesday by Goran government coca growers
for their work in “the physical from Bolivia’s Yungas
modeling of Earth’s climate, Hansson, secretary-general of region seized control of a
quantifying variability and coca market in La Paz on
reliably predicting global the Royal Swedish Academy Monday after violent street
warming”. The second half of skirmishes with police left
the prize was awarded to Gior- of Sciences. It is common for several people injured and
gio Parisi for “the discovery of caused a week of anxiety for
the interplay of disorder and several scientists who work local residents. - AFP
fluctuations in physical sys-
in related fields to share the

prize. Last year, the prize went

to American Andrea Ghez,

Roger Penrose of Britain and

Reinhard Genzel of Germany

for their research into black

holes. - Xinhua

Eight Burkinabe soldiers left %OLQNHQ 0DFURQ PHHW LQ 3DULV DPLG IDOORXW
dead, no group claims attack
Paris, Tuesday the US, United Kingdom and The official, who spoke on
At least eight soldiers in have been “evacuated” for Australia. the condition of anonymity,
Burkina Faso have been Emmanuel Macron and said the meeting resulted in
killed after an attack in the treatment according to the US Secretary of State Antony Announced last month, a “common agreement that
north of the country, ac- Blinken have held talks in the deal saw Australia eschew we have an opportunity now
cording to reports. A secu- AFP news agency. AFP also Paris, the French leader’s a multibillion-dollar contract to deepen and strengthen the
rity source told the Reuters first meeting with a US of- to buy French-made subma- coordination” even though
news agency that a military reports that large amounts of ficial since the AUKUS furore rines in favour of a deal for “a lot of hard work remains to
detachment was targeted plunged the two countries’ US and UK produced nuclear be done”.
in Sanmatenga province equipment were lost, includ- relations into crisis. submarines, angering Paris.
on Monday morning, but Macron’s government had
no group has yet claimed ing some that was damaged The development on Tues- Blinken was in the French described the secret talks
responsibility, nor has the day came as US President capital for a meeting of the leading up to the cancella-
government officially com- and others stolen by the at- Joe Biden’s administration Organisation for Economic tion of the Australian con-
mented. At least five people moves to repair the damage Cooperation and Devel- tract as “a stab in the back”,
are thought to be injured and tackers. An anonymous gov- caused to ties by excluding opment (OECD) and told with French Foreign Minister and briefly recalled its am-
France from AUKUS, a new reporters he would address Jean-Yves Le Drian. bassadors fromWashington
ernment source told AFP that security initiative involving the AUKUS imbroglio during and Canberra. - Xinhua
a meeting later on Tuesday A State Department official
search operations are ongoing told reporters that Blinken’s
previously unannounced
along with the deployment of one-on-one meeting with
Macron lasted about 40 min-
“reinforcements” in the area. utes.

Since 2015 Burkina Faso has

seen an escalation in violent

jihadist violence. - BBC

PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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THEVISIONARY

Brian Lian Kamene aka Mchyna is a fast-rising Kenyan fash- well and has received positive response
ion stylist and model. The University of Nairobi Arts in Real in the market. This was such a milestone
Estate student chats with Adalla Allan on his style interests for me because it gave me the cour-
and experiences age to be open-minded and try out new
ventures.
How did you find What keeps you going?
yourself in the I would say it’s my mum. She is my cham- Your best fashion brands are?
fashion world? pion because I have seen her spirit always I have several favourites that I sell. For
Well, it began as enduring and never giving up even on the jeans and trousers Amiri and Palm An-
a passion back toughest of times. She has struggled to gels carry the day. For eyewear, I would
in high school. bring my siblings and I up as a single mum. go for Dior or Cartier, while for T-shirts I
I used to love She is a force to reckon with. would choose Vlone Palm Angels. Nike
watching models dur- and Adidas are my any day go-to shoe
ing photography How do you keep yourself updated on brands.
sessions and I new trends in fashion?
fell in love Through networking and being interactive What are some of the drawbacks you
with the face in your field?
art. Later with the world forms a connection One challenge is variation in the coun-
on, I de- that may as well try’s economy, which is a direct hit on
cided to be a vital businesses. Another challenge is high
do trials source of tax rates when shipping merchandise
as a hobby informa- from abroad. Another challenge is
and would tion and that some of these online sellers are
pause for my data about scammers who swindle people off their
Instagram posts trends in money, which ends up making consum-
and acquaintances. the fashion ers lose trust with suppliers.
In due time, I manoeuvred business as
my way into the industry and well as the Your take on men with aspirations to
made different connections. whole fashion venture into modelling…
I used to style myself per- community at Modelling is a good career if you have a
sonally then people started large. well laid out strategy. You slowly build
approaching me requesting the career bit by bit and no matter how
for my help to style them Tell us about long it seems to take, eventually all will
and soon it became a whole your fashion fall into place. If someone has a passion
hustle that has seen me business? for modelling, all the better. There is no
work with diverse names I sell jewellery, limit to modelling in terms of age, race,
and brands. height, or gender.
apparel cloth-
Describe your style. ing and shoes. Which fashionista do you admire
My style basically influenced by I started the most?
how I feel and mostly what’s hap- business Locally, I would mention several stylists
pening around my life. During cold recently just such as Bigting Ap, Makoteko, Lotens,
seasons, I will restock my home after Co- and Iced.city. Internationally, I like Luka
closet with all types of warm cloth- Sabbat, Beyonce and Rihanna.
ing such as jackets, scarfs, socks vid-19 hit the
and sweatpants. I normally don’t country, as What are your future plans for your
consider everything that other an alterna- styling and modelling careers?
people consider fashion as style. tive source I am looking forward to building a brand
Style is what you are comfortable of income. and an empire. I have an upcoming proj-
in as an individual. And to my ect to start an advertising and modelling
agency. This might take a while, but I will
surprise, it focus on the light at the end of the tunnel
has picked or as they say, tunnel vision.
up very

Brian Lian

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warm and black says you
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and strap shoes florals to the
Nelly Mwangi aka Geek break the monotony office? Rock them
on Fashion is known of the all-white and watch the day
not just for her luxe look just well. roll away in
lifestyle, but also her
great fashion sense. style.
She is known for
pairing simple pieces, For
so they appear chic your
and stunning. From own dose
sprucing up a staid look of sunshine, a
with a leather jacket floral outfit would
to creating your own look awesome,
sunshine with floral especially in a
print, here are a few tips fedora.
we can pick from her.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY

Clique & Clicks Get4QPUUFE With tender care

Swalha Adulkarim receives a Totocare kit from Lotto Foundation head of
PR Moureen Sia.

Glenmorangie brand ambassador Antoinne Chidi hangs out with single malt whiskey maven Alex Kirimi. by Gerald Ithana with a maternal kit that comes
with 18-newborn essential items
DELICIOUSBYDESIGN Lotto Foundation in partnership to equip them in their motherhood
with Mediamax Network Ltd and journey. Over 30 nursing mothers
Totocare Box Africa Trust recently benefited from Totocare kits while
held a donation drive at St John’s the hospital got hand wash soaps,
Hospital in Kiambu county. The sanitisers and dispensers to help
drive aimed at providing first time fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
and teenage mothers from poor
and marginalised communities PD/GERALD ITHANA

by John Ochieng morangie’s elegant refinement, a
layered complexity that adds depth
Scottish Highland distillery Glen- and substance to the captivating
morangie recently hosted single sensory taste experience. Present
malt whiskey enthusiasts to a was Glenmorangie brand ambas-
Glenmorangie Delicious by Design sador Antoinne Chidi.
activation at 1824 Club in Nairobi.
The event aimed at creating an PD/JOHN OCHIENG
exceptional immersion to Glen-

Lotto Foundation’s Beverly Nita and Totocare Africa Trust founder Lucy
Kaigutha hand over a kit to Susan Wangari (right).

Jayson Mungai loves his single malt. Clear vision for the party! Winnie Machuki and Brenda Maguru. A nursing mother Jedida Wacera receives her kit from Elizabeth Kirumba
of Totocare Africa Trust.
Change
the World

founder
and writer

Kingwa
Kamenchu.

Whiskey lovers Evans Bett and Catherine Kamau. Davine Sisuma, Fiona Mwende and Dorothy Kemunto. A beneficiary Hannah Wambui receives a Totocare kit from Totocare Box
project coordinator Chris Colombus.

TOP SHELF FACTS PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Ten... 4. JUDY KIBINGE

Filmmakers to put Many people describe her as the female trail-
Kenya on global map blazer of filmmaking in Kenya. At the age of
seven, Judy won a children’s writing competi-
The Kenyan cinema has over the years grown tremendously, with industry players working tion in America. The 54-year-old filmmaker,
their hearts out to keep their names in the competitive sector. As a motivating factor, writer and producer has since produced,
several awards have also been founded as an impetus for film production companies to written and directed many films among them
up their game. Adalla Allan lists some of the most outstanding minds that have put the Dangerous Affair (2002), Project Daddy (2004),
country’s film industry on the world picture Coming of Age (2008), Peace Wanted Alive
(2009), Killer Necklace (2009) Tinga Tinga
Tales (2011), Something Necessary (2013),
and Scarred: The Anatomy of Massacre in
2015. She currently runs her own production
company titled Seven Productions. In 2017,
she was chosen to be an Oscar judge by the
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
for the categories of documentary, interna-
tional features and animation.

1. DAVID “TOSH” GITONGA 2. NICK MUTUMA 3. DOLAPO ADELEKE 5. EUGENE MBUGUA

Tosh made his debut in film in 2002 as a produc- Nick has built a brand as a ‘ladies man’ The 31-year-old Nigerian-born film Eugene is an entrepreneur and founder of
tion assistant for the feature film Dangerous through playing romantic roles in films and writer has been in the game for 10 Documentary and Reality Television Ltd.
Affair. He worked on several other productions TV shows, and his proficiency as a director years now. In 2019, he wrote, directed He was the youngest producer with a show
as an assistant director including on Afrika, mon is immeasurable. His role in the 2009 TV and edited Plan B, a Kenyan-Nigerian on Kenyan national TV when he was 22, his
amour (2006), Malooned (2007), Garden of Eden drama series Shuga where he acted along- story that became an instant hit, gar- first show Young Rich premiered on one of
(2007), and The First Grader (2009). In 2010 he side now silver screen star Lupita Nyong’o nering over one million views in its first Kenya’s top national television stations K24.
enrolled in the One Fine Day Film Workshop, became his big break in film performance. two weeks without paid advertising. He has gone on to create and produce more
where he was selected to direct the highly- He has starred in many other movies such The movie, which he starred Sarah TV shows including Get in The Kitchen, Our
acclaimed film Nairobi Half Life in 2012 under the as Changes, State House, and in the hit Hassan, Catherine Karanja and Daniel Perfect Wedding, Stori Yangu, My Friend,
supervision of Tom Tykwer. The film was Kenya’s Nigerian online series This Is It. As a direc- Etim Effiong, won the Best East African Being Bahati, Foods of Kenya, The Best Of,
entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the tor, Nick has executed numerous projects, Film at that year’s Africa Magic Viewers Concert Nyumbani, and Sol Family.
85th Academy Awards, but did not make the final among them You Again, Sincerely Daisy, Choice Awards. He currently runs Low-
shortlist. It, however, made history as the first and Disconnect. The last two made history laDee Productions Co (formerly Doreen
Kenyan film ever submitted in this category. Tosh after becoming the first Kenyan movies to Media) and shuffles between Lagos and
has directed many other films after that including premier on digital movie streaming plat- Nairobi.
Beneath the Lies (2014), The Nairobians (2015), form Netflix.
and Disconnect in 2018.

6. WANURI KAHIU 7. PHILLIP KARANJA 8. APPIE MATERE 9. GRACE KAHAKI 10. ENOS OLIK

The 41-year-old Kenyan director, producer, and author Phil came to the limelight when The executive producer and found- Grace is a multi-talented film direc- Enos started by directing music
stands out among the new generation of filmmakers he was an actor on TV high school er of Zamaradi Film Production is tor with experiences from different videos for the likes of Sauti Sol,
in the country. Her short science fiction film Pumzi drama series Tahidi High. Together affiliated with numerous TV shows, genres with an unmatched passion Khaligraph Jones, Vanessa
was screened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010, with his colleague Abel Mutua, documentaries and commercials, for her craft alongside her co-direc- Mdee and H_art the Band. He
while 2008’s From a Whisper won a clutch of awards they have formed one of the best having worked her way to the top tor Phillipe Bresson. Together, they later ventured into filmmaking
at the African Movie Academy Awards, including Best production companies in the coun- over a period of 14 years. They in- formed Insignia Productions in 2006 where he has grown to become
Director. In 2018, she directed Rafiki, a film about a try called Phil It Production. He’s clude Killer Necklace—a short film and now they have gone to interna- a household name having di-
story of romance that grows between two young wom- also known for directing Sue Na that won Best Short Film and Best tional heights by penning a contract rected the multi-award-winning
en Kena and Ziki, amidst family and political pressures Jonnie (2017), The Real Househ- Director Awards at Kalasha Awards with American cable television film Supa Modo and top Ka-
around LGBT rights in Kenya. The movie took Kenyan elps of Kawangware (2014) and 2009, and Headlines in History—a channel Cartoon Network. She has lasha 2020 winner and Africa
film to international heights through the 2018 Cannes Aphrodite (2011). He is married to feature documentary that won Best previously been nominated for Best Movie Awards 2020 nominee
Film Festival, but it was banned locally by the then actress Catherine Kamau, known Feature Docu at Kalasha 2010. Her Director and Best Film at the Kala- 40 Sticks. He is also the colour-
Ezekiel Mutua-led Kenya Film Classification Board for her starring roles in Mother In company was founded in 2013 and sha Awards, and was nominated as ist for Kenya’s first Showmax
due to alleged homosexual themes depicted in its Law, Plan B and Disconnect. has produced 71 films and nine TV a Best Director in a TV Series for the Original, Crime and Justice, and
content. shows over the last three years, in- Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards the Kalasha-winning short film
cluding Nyumba Ten, Fihi, Border- 2016. She also won Best Produc- Morning After. Through his pro-
line, Kwa JP, Kiberan Shakespeare, tion Designer at the 2016 Riverwood duction company EOP Films, he
and Dinner Will Be Late. She is the Awards. Insignia studios currently recently created a new 10-part
executive producer for hallmark produce My Two Wives, Junior and musical drama coming soon to
Pan-African productions such as Socialites-which airs on online sub- Showmax titled Famous, which
Kina, and Kona—a 260-episode scription video on demand service follows three young artistes, as
telenovela. Showmax. they navigate the intricate music
industry in Nairobi.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY FAMILY FUSION

Family Fusion All about LJO and LJUI

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Psychosocial support officer, Ruth
You do not hold any Grieving
precious memories of a toxic Jebet shares that the decision on
your abusive father or parent how to handle the loss of a toxic par-
mother and have nothing ent has to be a very personal deci-
good to say about your my mum though. I chose not to be will never experience a better parent Tracy Nyaguthii, psychologist. sion, with the most important goal
relationship, which has part of the funeral because I would as they anticipated. They expected being to protect one-self emotionally
been strained for years. have been made to say something that their parent would change, but Ruth Jebet, psychosocial support while embracing the healing process.
And then they pass away nice. But… I really didn’t have any- when they die, all those hopes and officer.
and you don’t know thing nice to say about him nor les- possibilities are gone. “Abusive families, by their very na-
whether to be happy or sons I had learnt from him. Not that I ture, do not acknowledge the feelings
sad… was happy he was gone, but I am not “Many times, it becomes compli- of its victims. So, don’t expect the
in touch with the loss. Maybe this my cated grief. This is because it carries narcissistic, gossiping members of a
“Myonly happen later on when I have made with it trauma and disappointments family to care what you could be feel-
fear in life peace with everything,” he shares. of dealing with a toxic parent. For ing or thinking. You are left unable to
growing instance, if a toxic parent had a men- mourn properly. Gone forever is the
up was Complicated grief tal illness, a substance problem, a chance to confront, to resolve argu-
what Grief is a normal way for the brain personality disorder, a physical ail- ments, to declare your love to them.
would ment, was violent or was involved in There is unfinished business, ques-
happen if to process the loss of a loved one promiscuous behaviour, all these tions unanswered, words unspoken
mum passed away. Not that she was leading to healing. On the other hand, are weighty issues that make the or words that can’t be taken back.
my only parent — my dad was pres- complicated grief is as a result of a grief complicated. The loss of a toxic How would you want it finished? You
ent, but was probably the worst father negative belief or experience that an parent can lead to mixed emotions. got to create that beautiful ending in
ever. He did not care much about us. individual has attached to a loss. In Emotions of love, hate, anger, happi- your mind. You could write it down
He would publicly embarrass us by complicated grief, there is no pro- ness or sadness. Individuals can be in form of a letter and use the empty
getting drunk while not bringing any cessing of the loss. Individuals stay happy and relieved that the toxic in- chair technique to read it aloud to
money home. At the same time, he stuck in the process unable to bring dividual is gone, but will be surprised them and let them know how you
was violent. A little mistake would healing. that they feel sad that they will never feel, paint a drawing if you can, create
get you a whole beating like he would see them again. It is important to a collage or a small memorial space
pour hidden anger on his children. As psychologist Tracy Nyaguthii note regardless of how the relation- in your room, or visit the grave days
And the worst part was the violence shares, losing a parent is difficult for ship was with their parent, an indi- later and have a conversation with
towards my mum. I can recount the anyone. People miss the love, care vidual will still go through the griev- them,” she aays
many times he nearly killed her. I and memories of their parent and ing process. Therefore, it is important
was only about six years old when my grief stems from the fact that they that the individual acknowledges the Both experts advise that it is im-
mum fell very ill and was admitted will not be able to enjoy that anymore. emotions that they are feeling and portant for individuals who are deal-
for weeks in hospital. It was scary. However, when a toxic parent dies, allow themselves to grieve,” says the ing with complicated grief as a result
“If it goes wrong, I would become an the affected child grieves that they of the loss of a toxic parent to access
orphan for sure,” I would tell myself. therapy to deal with the trauma as
My father did not count. Well, she got well as beliefs, thoughts and behav-
better thank God, but my father still ioural patterns that are as a result of
remained the same violent drunk- their experience. It is not easy, how-
ard all the years I lived at home with ever, it is possible to live a life that is
most of my siblings leaving home as free from the hurtful memories of a
soon as they completed secondary toxic parent.
school. It’s been a struggle all my
life being around the man,” 28-year- “There are three basic feelings
old Mombasa-based entrepreneur, toward an abuser who has passed
Gideon Opare, shares about his toxic on: Love, hate, or conflicted feelings.
childhood experience. I suggest you also take time to think
About three months ago, his father over your history with your parent
passed on and he chose not to attend who is gone by digging up all the past
the funeral, faking an illness knowing memories, background and scruti-
too well that no one would under- nise them. Sometimes knowledge
stand his reasons. of his/her background can make you
“It was a tough choice because I did empathise with them, maybe he had
not even know just how sad I was or if a difficult childhood. Pick out what
it was really a loss. I was glad it wasn’t bits are worth keeping. It is okay to
hang onto good memories or lessons
learnt from them and still hate the
injustice done to by that person. Re-
gardless of your reaction, know that
there is no wrong way to respond. You
may want to seek out a counsellor to
help you through this time. Don’t de-
pend on friends or family members
to understand or have the knowledge
to help,” advises Ruth.

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To the fathers who have daughters…

Children are like little angels. They hold of the car. “Daddy!” she would say in a well- it forever. And many would if they could, but A father is the best example of a husband
pure souls like a new phone, ready to be attempted British accent… like the cast on can anyone? for a girl. If he is violent, she will be attracted
activated. They come with unique personali- Pepper Pig. Every mum to a toddler knows to such because this is familiar to her. If he
ties and gifts, and it’s up to their custodians Pepper Pig. It all begins with your love for her mother loves and adores his wife, and his mother is
to either nurture them into better persons My husband once recited a line from a happy, she too will want no less. This, then,
or otherwise. But there’s something special The best example of her future husband should be a call to all fathers who love their
I have noticed about little girls and their fa- If little Dinah was asked to choose be- rap song that says, bad boys get daughters. daughters back.
thers. They adore the mere presence of their Why? Because you cannot mistreat another
fathers and almost worship the ground they tween her father and mum, she would go for man’s daughter and expect yours to get any Treat her like the gem she is so that she
walk on. her daddy if he’s around. She cries when he better. You also can’t teach your daughter to never doubts her worth. Most of all, remem-
has to go and calls for him to come home. expect her man in the future to treat her any ber to love her mother and show her respect.
I saw little Dinah elated every time her The joy in her eyes when daddy carries her better than you treat her mum unless she It will affect her choice of a partner in the
father’s head popped up on the other side is so priceless, any dad would want to keep finds out for herself. future.

PEOPLE DAILY / Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Relatively Speaking Inner DJSDMF USVUI

Author with passion to uncover
society’s hidden issues
inspire me because I have been there from the
Eunniah her younger siblings. “I was not that keen on Lonah could tell when they went for her visit- Eunniah Mbabazi. very small beginnings that looked like a waste
Mbabazi the beginning of her writing journey, but right ing days and all they heard were praises all INSET: Some of time. I have seen her take bold, yet so risky
is a young when we were introduced to composition writ- around. Similarly, at home she was loved by books she has steps, some crumbled, but she never gave up.
writer who ing in Class Four, her books turned out to be everyone, the excuse was always “this one has written. PD/ This keeps reminding me that you are the only
is bold to my referral books. When I was in Class Eight, been away for several months, let her feel the one who knows your dream; go after it,” inti-
tell stories I came across her poetry book. By this time, warmth.” JASMINE ATIENO mates Lonah about her big sister’s career.
that are she was in secondary school,” shares Lonah.
only swept Pressing on AT A Their family has equally been there to sup-
under the Eunniah, who comes from a medium-sized While her writing was compelling and GLANCE port Eunniah emotionally and financially when
carpet as family, majorly grew up in Kakamega county. they could. Trusting her to make independent
her sister, She has four siblings. Their father, Robert Ati- engaging from as early as primary school, Though Eun- career decisions while at the same time, step-
Lonah no, friendly yet strict, is a teacher, while their professionally, she started writing around niah Mbabazi ping in and supporting where they can. Her
Etago mother, Rispah Auma, also a teacher, is the 2016 when she started publishing her poems studied electrical greatest trait, as Lonah shares, is that she
narrates typical African mum, so loving yet so paranoid. ona website called Rapando, which feautured and electronic has always been a fast learner and this greatly
budding poets. This marked the beginning of engineering, a helped her to maintain her growth pace.
by Jasmine Atieno Eunniah attended St Anne’s Girls’ Primary, her official journey into the publishing world. few months of
Mumias and later Lugulu Girls’ High School, working in the “Eunniah grasps issues fast. She can
@sparkleMine where she completed her secondary educa- “She has written four books so far: Two of sector after her make you feel dumb in class. This trait has
tion in 2011. which are solely authored by her; Breaking graduation saw helped her grow, learn new techniques to
From a little girl getting voices out of Down and If My Bones Could Speak. For the her unfulfilled. best reach her audience and still be real. Of
her head and onto a piece of paper, an “ Although my parents might have had a other two, she co-authored them. My favourite She resigned and course this journey has not been without wor-
author was born. Today, Eunniah Mba- huge influence on her writing skills, I cannot book is Breaking down , because it expresses focus on her pas- ries. For instance, fearing if the book would
bazi, a 27-year-old Nairobi-based au- fully tell because she joined boarding school so much boldness in addressing deep issues sion for writing. sell, especially when she touches on delicate
thor has four books to her name. They early. All I remember is they could read books in our society that are only swept under the themes that society never wants to bring to
include; Breaking Down (an anthology with my dad and discuss during the holidays. carpet. Issues such as rape, mental illness, She developed light such as rape or family conflicts, and such
of short stories), If My Bones Could Since reading and writing go hand in hand, emotional trauma, families and marriage, her reading like uncertainities. There are also financial
Speak (a poetry collection), When a Stranger this could have contributed,” shares Lonah. toxicity in relationships and self identity. I’m culture at a ten- constraints because writing, publishing and
Called (an anthology of short stories) and Kas indeed proud of my sister. Her achievements der age and has marketing are expensive,” Lonah says.
Kazi (a novel). She says her sister was the calm, quiet grown to find sol-
Eunniah’s writing is inspired by everyday tiny girl in school. She was loved by teachers; ace in writing. Happy moments
life - from those things people are so keen to As a young author, Eunniah has many great
hide such as pain, trauma, shame and de- Starting from
spair. She endeavours to tell these stories to a humble begin- moments. The best being when her books
uplift souls everywhere, sharing the beauty in ning that seemed sell—this is because apart from the fact that
brokenness and helping people understand like a waste of it is gainful financially, the knowledge that her
it is okay to not be okay. By far, her books are time and taking ink work will be speaking to souls out there
treasure troves for many young readers (and bold steps, the is an amazing feeling. She also enjoys book
all cuts of life) who might need a virtual hug. creative writer launches. These are her moments because
As her younger sister, Lonah Etago shares, and passionate she gets to meet and interact with fellow
Eunniah’s talent in writing began to manifest reader is the authors.
when they were in primary school. Her com- author of four
position books became reading materials for books: Break- She finds joy in walking a journey with fresh
ing Down, If My authors because she also needed a helping
Bones Could hand in the earlier stages of her career. And
Speak, When a this, Lonah believes, is what will take Eunniah
Stranger Called to even bigger platforms. In the next 10 years,
and KasKazi. she envisions her sister speaking and reach-
ing out to many through her words.

She might be a book worm and content
creator, but she has that guilty pleasure they
cannot pull her out of — let’s call her the shy
dancer.

“Who records dance videos of herself and
never want any living organism to have a look?
It is only Eunniah,” laughs Lonah.

Lonah Etago and her sister Eunniah
Mbabazi. PD/JASMINE ATIENO

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Record Hetmyer steers Delhi Sri Lanka
12 Cuban
Sport baseballers to top of India Premier minister slams
defect in
The POF TUPQ Sport shop... Mexico League table police probe on

'005#"- - BASEBALL: Cuba’s na- CRICKET: West Indies batsman Shimron cricket World
1"(& tional baseball team returned Hetmyer produced a match-winning cameo
on Monday to Havana from as Delhi Capitals edged out Chennai Super Cup
the under-23 World Cup with Kings by three wickets to go top of the Indian
*O GPSN only half its squad after a Premier League table on Monday. Chasing CRICKET: Sri Lankan police
4BMBI record 12 players defected 137 for victory, Delhi depended on a brisk 39 “botched” an investigation into
BEKVTUT at the tournament in Mexico. by Shikhar Dhawan and Hetmyer’s 18-ball 28 the 2011 cricket World Cup
TJHIUT UP Cuba finished fourth in the to achieve their target with two balls to spare final which the country lost to
8PSME $VQ tournament, won by Ven- in Dubai. “Very important for me to finish India, a senior minister told
BT &HZQU BJN ezuela, despite playing part games,” said the left-handed Hetmyer. “I tell parliament Tuesday, reviving an
GPS UPQ of it with a reduced squad. the guys that is what I am paid for and I try to explosive match-fixing contro-
It was the largest desertion finish as many games as possible. ” Spinner versy. Mahindananda Aluthga-
by a traveling Cuban team in Axar Patel set up victory with impressive fig- mage, who was sports minister
history, beating the five defec- ures of 2-18 as Delhi kept down M.S. Dhoni’s at the time, said he was “not
tions in 1996 by members of Chennai to 136 for five despite an unbeaten 55 satisfied” after the criminal
the Industriales club while by Ambati Rayudu. Delhi, who inched closer investigation department
also playing in a tournament to a top-two finish in the league stage, made dropped the case following al-
in Mexico. This tournament Chennai slip to second while Virat Kohli’s legations he made in June last
“will be remembered as the Royal Challengers Bangalore stay third. -AFP year. “The CID took the investi-
‘deserters’ World Cup,” said gation in the wrong direction of
Cuban baseball journalist the players and found nothing.
Francys Romero on Twitter. As a result, they botched the
case,” Aluthgamage, who is
-AFP now agriculture minister, said
in response to queries from the
country’s political opposition.

-AFP

SENATE’S DEMANDS OVER
TOKYO OLYMPICS GAMES:

State reasons that led to the poor perfor-
mance in Tokyo where we witnessed a histor-
ic loss of our traditional event of 3,000m S/C.

Explain the preparation and selection pro-
cess of athletes and sports and government
officials who went to Tokyo

Explain wether there were prior arrange-
ment for athletes’ arrival back to Kenya.

Provide full details of contract signed be-
tween Sports Ministry, Athletics Kenya, Na-
tional Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK)
and Nike.

Expound on the training kits and grants
donated by various international partners
to AK and how it was distributed to various
training levels.

State what reforms were implemented af-
ter Rio and expound on the rewards scheme.

Explain terms of engagement between the
ministry and members of media involved in
the Tokyo Games.

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VFUXWLQ\ LQWR san Wario Amina Mohammed and other officials to Kenyatta
7RN\R *DPHV and other respond to the claims. (right) fetes
officials medallists at
charged last “We want to be told whether there were State House
month. prior arrangements for the athletes’ return Mombasa
Nandi Sena- from Tokyo. That the athletes had no gov- upon their
tor Samson ernment officials to receive them speaks return from
Cherargei filed a volumes,” said Cherargei. the Games.
petition alleging ath- INSET: Nandi
letes and team members People Sport also understands that inves- Senator
were mistreated, leading to the tigations have been commenced to verify Samson
dismal performance in Tokyo where Kenya reports of alleged overpricing of hotel rates Cheragei at
failed to match the performance of 2016 Rio by certain Team Kenya officials and media, Parliament
Olympics by managing only 10 medals: where the ministry is said to have settled ac- Buildings.
Four gold, four silver and two bronze. commodation bills thrice the actual price. PD/ SAMUEL
Team Kenya, for the first time in history, KARIUKI AND
lost the 3,000m steeplechase title, which For instance the Ginza Grand Hotel in PSCU
Cherargei argues the country should not Tokyo rates on their website were going
Nandi lawmaker wants answers into why Kenya was take lightly. for around Sh 8,000 per night but the in-
beaten in their traditional 3,000m S/C race and all the He wants the Ministry of Sports to state voices at the ministry indicated Sh 30,000
persons who travelled to Japan and their roles there any reforms that were implemented af- per night.
ter the Rio Olympics that landed Wario in
by Amos Abuga during and after the Tokyo Olympics. trouble. “We will sit down with the parties in-
Team selection criteria, mismanagement Wario was found guilty of abuse of office volved and conduct a preliminary inves-
@PeopleDailyKe in a Sh 42 million scandal of the 2016 Olym- tigation, “ a source from the ministry told
of the team, including lack of motivation pic Games in Brazil. He, however, escaped People Sport.
The Kenyan senate is pushing for an in- are some of the matters the Senate wants jail after paying a Sh3.6m fine.
dependent investigation into the manner delved into, five years after the infamous His co-accused Stephen Soi, who was the Another arising matter that the sena-
in which Team Kenya was handled before, Rio scandal that saw former Sports Cabi- Head of Mission to Rio was fined Sh114m or tor wants made public is the full details
serve 15 years in jail. of contracts signed between the Ministry
of Sports, Athletics Kenya and American
sports apparel maker, NIKE. The lawmaker
also wants contract between Athletics Ke-
nya and the Olympic Committee of Kenya
be made public.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 / PEOPLE DAILY PEOPLE SPORT

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Nairobi, Tuesday “We organised two very successful world

@PeopleDailyKe junior championships at the Kasarani sta-

Kenya on Tuesday confirmed its bid to dium in 2017 and in August 2021, where a
host the 2025 athletics world champion-
ships, which if accepted, would bring the number of world records and personal bests
event to Africa for the first time.
were realised,” he said.
Nairobi has hosted both the world un-
der-18 and under-20 world championships “We learned a lot of lessons in staging
in the last four years, but faces a string of
high-profile rivals including Tokyo, which both events, and realistically it is our time to
staged the Olympic Games in July.
bring the biggest event.”
“We formally confirmed our bid to host
the global championships on Friday Octo- Africa has never hosted theWorld Athlet-
ber 1 which was the deadline set byWorld
Athletics,” Athletics Kenya chief Jackson ics (WA) premier showpiece, which was first
Tuwei told AFP.
contested in Helsinki, Finland in 1983.

Kenyan sports minister Amina Moham-

med first announced the country’s bid for

the 2025 world championships in Doha in

September 2019, afterWA said the global

event would be held on a rotational basis Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei (centre) explains a point to President Uhuru Kenyatta (left) dur-
ing a recent athletics event in Nairobi. PD/ DAVID NDOLO
across continents. -AFP

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Zimbabwe’s par, to drop his second shot of home player by Gibo Zachary son whileVihiga United were
Chinhoi finally the day. Kisia who condemned to the second
takes a one had started @PeopleDailyKe tier league after losing 2-1 on
shot lead heading “I took off well and was set with two over aggregate to Kenya Police FC
to Safari Golf for a good round, save for the par 74 in each Former Premier League side in the promotion/relega-
Tour final round bogey at the short hole 11th of the first round, side Zoo FC will feature in the tion playoff encounter.
at Vet Lab and the 18th where I just could as he fired a brilliant second tier Betika National
think on how high the tree was. score of six under par Super League this season and Already Zoo FC has prom-
by Alex Njue But all the same, I am very hap- 66 in the third round, to not the Division One League ised their fans an exciting
py with my round, I believe I move the attacking po- as earlier communicated. show in the BNSL this season
@PeopleDailyKe have an equally good chance sition going into the final as they plot a quick return to
to win tomorrow’’ said Chin- round where he will be in the Zoo had been axed from the FKF Premier League. “We
Zimbabwe’s Robson Chin- hoi after signing for his brave flight of leader Chinhoi and the top tier league for alleged are back in business.We have
hoi finally grabbed a one shot four under par which game Muthaiga Golf Club’s Snow. involvement in match fixing, a our fresh start from the BNSL
lead despite bogeying the last him a total of three under 213. claim which they denied and on 6th November 2021.We
hole, going into today’s final A total of 24 players had appealed against the finding. have learned our lessons, This
round of the Safari Tour Sea- Day two leader Greg Snow made the second round is our opportunity for a reset,”
son Four golf tournament at on the other hand bogeyed cut to proceed to the last Yesterday, however, when Zoo said in a club statement.
the par 72 Vet Lab Sports Club two holes at the second and two rounds where the the federation released the
course in Kabete. third but managed to recover winner will take home league fixtures they were pit- Western Stima who have,
the two shots with birdies at Sh 230,000 or more de- ted against another former however, changed their
He got off well firing four the fourth and ninth to level pending his under par Premier League side Kisumu name to Kisumu United FC
birdies at the first though he the front nine. He later played scores. Meanwhile All Stars in the first match of will launch their BNSL cam-
dropped a shot early at the a bogey free back nine for the those who did not the new season, to be played paign away to former Mt.
back nine, a shot he quickly day’s two under par, to tie with make cut are on their at their home turf, Kericho Kenya United side, now Dan-
recovered with a birdie four home pro Mike Kisia on two way to the Great Rift Green Stadium. dora Love at Camp Toyoyo
at the par five 14th and added under par 214. Valley Golf Resort Grounds, Nairobi whileVihiga
one more at the 17th hole. At to prepare for the The new season will see United will be at home, Mu-
the 18th hole, Chinhoi and “The course particularly third leg from three teams from the top tier mias Sports Complex to wel-
histeam mates Greg Snow the greens were better, the this coming league, return to the hyper come tricky MigoriYouth FC.
and Tafara Mpofu were just 30 pins were fairly good but I Sunday. competitive second tier
yards from the green on their just didn’t start too well as I league to take up the space left Newly promoted side Nai-
tee shots, though Chinhoi dropped two shots just at the LEADER BOARD AFTER DAY by the promoted trio of cham- vas FC will be welcomed to
went behind the tree next to beginning of the nine, but I THREE ACTION AT VET LAB: pions FC Talanta,Vihiga Bul- the league by tough MCF at
the green. was able to recover and I be- lets, and Kenya Police while Ruaraka Grounds, Nairobi,
lieve I have a good chance of three teams from the FKF while Fortune Sacco who after
He failed to go over the tree going up on the leader board Men’s Division One League the promotion of FC Talanta,
and forced to chip a low shot tomorrow’’ said Snow who will join the league to take Vihiga Bullets, and Kenya
past the pin, and missed the missed the opening leg at the up positions vacated by the Police, stand as the best-per-
Sigona Golf Club relegated trio of Soy United, formed team last season, will
last week. Kisumu Hot Stars, and Nairobi be out to seal promotion this
Stima. season when they start their
It was a great campaign this season with a
day for the Zoo Kericho FC andWest- home match against Mwatate
ern Stima were relegated at United atWang’uru Stadium
the end of the regular season in Mwea.
for finishing in the bottom
two positions of the premier
league in the 2020/2021 sea-

Zimbabwe’s Robson Chinhoi keeps an eye on his 1. Robson Chinhoi (Zim) 213 (71, 74, 68) FKF-PL side ZOO FC Head Coach Herman Iswekha (R) with
tee shot during yesterday’s round of the Safari Tour 2. Mike Kisia 214 (74, 74, 66) members of his technical bench follow a past league match at
Golf at Vet Lab Golf Club. PD/ SPORTPICHA 3. Greg Snow 214 (74, 70, 70) Kasarani early this year. PD/ RODGERS NDEGWA
4. Simon Ngige 215 (74, 72, 69)
5. Tafara Mpofu (Zim) 216 (69, 76, 71)
6. Mohit Mediratta 217 (78, 71, 68)
7. Edwin Muddanyi 221 (78, 73, 70)

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Milan, Tuesday run going,” said Spain coach Luis Enrique drafted in at the last minute.
after announcing his squad on Thursday.
@PeopleDailyKe The trio have respectively come on
“But like our psychologist says, defeat
Italy and Spain will again face off in a comes to every team. And that means that board in place of Italy’s usual starting cen-
semi-final on Wednesday when they take they’re closer to losing, that time is getting
to the field at the San Siro for the Nations nearer.” tre-forward Ciro Immobile and Atalanta’s
League Final Four opener, a replay of their
epic Euro 2020 semi-final. Mancini admitted that “Spain were the Rafael Toloi and Matteo Pessina.
team we struggled against most during
Spain finished on the losing side back in Euro 2020.” For Dimarco it’s a first ever call up and
July’s European Championship semi-final
as the Azzurri prevailed on penalties and “They are a good team with good players. comes from the man who in 2014 gave the
went on to win the tournament, beginning It will be a good match,” he told uefa.com.
an unforgettable summer of sport for Italy. 23-year-old his debut at Inter Milan, where
The only different face from the Euro
Roberto Mancini’s Italy are on a world- crowd was supposed to be in-form Roma he has impressed so far this season.
record run of 37 matches without defeat midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, who on Sun-
and have a squad predictably stuffed full of day scored his sixth goal of the season in all The match will also see the return of
players who took part in their run to glory competitions.
in the Euro final over England atWembley. Gianluigi Donnarumma to the San Siro af-
However injuries in the run-up to and
“We’ll be facing a great Italy team: they during the weekend’s Serie A fixtures mean ter leaving AC Milan on a free transfer to go
deservedly beat England in the final of the Juventus striker Moise Kean, AC Milan de-
Euro and they’ve kept their long unbeaten fender Davide Calabria and Inter Milan to Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
youngster Federico Dimarco have all been
Asked whether he might be harangued

by Milan fans following a move which left

a bad taste in the mouth of supporters,

Donnarumma said: “It would be sad if that France’s forward Antoine Griezmann dribbles the ball during a
training session on Monday as part of the team’s preparation for
happened. the upcoming UEFA Nations League semi-final football match
against Belgium in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines. AFP
“I always gave everything for Milan and I

hope the subject can be put to one side,” he

added. -AFP

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Salah re-adjusts with Algeria by defeating Djibouti. cost coach Hossam el Badry his job

attention to World Group B with former Real Madrid manager
Table-toppers Tunisia have won
Cup as Egypt aim for all four previous World Cup quali- and Manchester United assistant
fiers against Mauritania and there
global action is nothing to suggest they will not manager Carlos Queiroz taking over.
extend that perfect record in Rades.
Johannesburg, Tuesday A Tunisian side captained by Group G
Saint-Etienne’s Wahbi Khazri and
@PeopleDailyKe coached by Mondher Kebaier enter Pacesetters South Africa face bogey
the match boosted by two impressive
Mohamed Salah (pictured), victories while the Mauritanians have team Ethiopia, who took four points
fresh from scoring a brilliant disappointed when losing twice.
off them in 2014 qualifiers, leading to
goal for Liverpool against Group C
Manchester City, It is difficult to imagine any result Bafana Bafana (The Boys) coaches
switches his atten- in Lagos other than a comfortable
tion to 2022 World victory for leaders Nigeria over the Pitso Mosimane and Gordon Igesund
Cup qualifying Central African Republic, who will
this week as lack unavailable Atletico Madrid being sacked.
Egypt hope to midfielder Godfrey Kondogbia.
get their cam- After a routine home win over Li- Ghana and Zimbabwe will have
paign back beria last month, a severely weak-
on track. ened Super Eagles side triumphed new coaches for back-to-back meet-
The away to Cape Verde and they will be
record back to near full strength for the visit ings with Serb Milovan Rajevac re-
seven- of theWild Beasts.
time placing Charles Akonnor at the Black
African Group D
champions Considered the toughest section to Stars and Norman Mapeza succeed-
win as rivals Cameroon and the Ivory
face surpr ise Group F lead- Coast have qualified for the World ing Croat Zdravko Logarusic at the
ers Libya at home and away and need Cup 10 times between them.
at least four points to take over first The Ivorians hold a one-point lead Warriors.
place ahead of the final two rounds thanks to a 2-1 home win over the
during November. Cameroonians, but the poor state of Group H
the pitch at the recently opened na-
Only the 10 group winners ad- tional stadium in Abidjan means they Sadio Mane’s Senegal could seal
vance to the final qualifying round must host Malawi in Benin.
and Egypt and fellow first seeds first place with two victories over
Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco and the Group E
Democratic Republic of Congo have Mali have made a good start in the closest challengers Namibia, anoth-
only section that does not contain a
catching-up to do. previous World Cup qualifier, build- er country affected by stadium stan-
Here, AFP Sport looks at the ing a two-point advantage over Ke-
nya and Uganda with Rwanda last. dards and forced to host matches in
situation in each group with 41 A Malian squad including South-
matchday two, three and four ampton midfielder Moussa Djenepo neighbouring South Africa.
qualifiers scheduled for seven are handicapped by having to play
days from today. home matches in Morocco due to the The biggest threat to the Senega-
poor state of their stadiums, but they
Group A are favoured to beat Kenya. lese will probably come from Peter
Riyad Mahrez-captained
reigning African champions Al- Group F Shalulile, a consistent scorer for
geria have an impressive home Libya stole a march on Egypt by
record against Niger in World snatching a late home victory over Mamelodi Sundowns, the dominant
Cup qualifying, scoring 10 unan- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Ga-
swered goals in two matches. bon and then winning in Angola. club in South Africa.
Another convincing home win is After shading Angola, Egypt were
on the cards for a team boasting an lucky to hold Gabon and the draw Group I
African record 29-match unbeaten
run, but second-place Burkina Faso Morocco, whose first choice line-
are likely to remain level on points
up includes star Sevilla forward

Youssef en-Nesyri, will play ‘away’

matches against Guinea-Bissau and

Guinea at home, giving them a huge

advantage.

Leaders Guinea-Bissau do not

have an international-standard sta-

CAF 2022 WORLD CUP dium while FIFA currently considers
QUALIFYING FIXTURES
Guinea an unsafe destination after a
Today:
Sudan vs Guinea 7pm ( Marrakech) coup forced Morocco to flee Conakry
Morocco vs Guinea-Bissau 10pm (Rabat)
Tomorrow: last month.
Liberia vs Cape Verde 4pm (Accra)
Tanzania vs Benin 4pm ( Dar es Salaam) Group J
DR of Congo vs Madagascar 4pm (Kinshasa)
Equatorial Guinea vs Zambia 7pm (Malabo) Tanzania were seeded fourth, but
Nigeria vs Central African Republic 7pm (Lagos)
Rwanda vs Uganda 7pm (Kigali) lead Benin on goals scored with sec-
Tunisia vs Mauritania 10pm (Rades, Tunisia)
Mali vs Kenya 10pm (Agadir, Morocco) tion favourites DR Congo third and

without a win despite two goals from

recalled 35-year-old Dieumerci Mbo-

kani.

The top two meet in Dar es Salaam

and Cotonou and former Aston Villa

forward Mbwana Samatta captains

a Tanzanian team coached by Dane

Kim Poulsen. -AFP

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Ismael Diawara (Malmo), Bosso Paris, Tuesday and that about competitions.
Mounkoro (TP Mazembe), Djigui Diarra
(Yanga) @PeopleDailyKe These are two very separate

Defenders: The world footballers’ union conversations.”
Hamari Traore (Rennes), Falaye Sacko FIFPro attacked the “lack of
(Guimaraes), Aboubacar Kiki Kouy- holistic vision” of the game’s The debate around the
ate (Metz), Massadio Haidara (Lens), institutions, including FIFA’s
Mamadou Fofana (Amiens), Charles proposal for a biennialWorld international calendar and a
Traore (Nantes), Senou Coulibaly (Di- Cup, with its general secre-
jon), Moussa Sissako (Standard Liege). tary, saying the debates were World Cup every two years has
prompted by “commercial
Midfielders: interests”. been revived in recent weeks
Diadies Samassekou (Hoffenheim),
Cheick Doucoure (Lens), Amadou Speaking by videoconfer- by ex-Arsenal coach Arsene
Haidara (RB Leipzig), Lasana Coulibaly ence on the sidelines of the
(Salernitana), Mohamed Kamara (RB presentation Tuesday of a re- Wenger, FIFA’s head of global
Salzburg), Aliou Dieng (Al Ahly), Yves port on the playing demands
Bissouma (Brighton), Adama Nos of professional players, Jonas development.
Traore (Hatayspor), Kouame Nguessan Baer-Hoffmann called for
(Troyes). a “reasonable and effective Wenger says the idea would
reform” to lighten the burden
Strikers: Moussa Djenepo (South- on footballers and reduce the be to have a final phase every
ampton), Moussa Doumbia (Reims), chance of injury.
Kalifa Coulibaly (Nantes), Adama summer from 2025-2026,
Malouda (Sheriff Tiraspol) and El Bilal “There is an absolute lack of
Toure (Reims) holistic vision and leadership alternatingWorld Cups and
from most of the institutions,”
he said about FIFA’s proposal continental tournaments like
for a biennialWorld Cup.
the European Championships
“It is very much a transac-
tional affair in which propos- and Copa America. Qualifying
als, whether good, bad or ugly
for football have very little ba- matches would be grouped
sis for a conversation or con-
sultation, because everything together in October, or in Oc-
is aligned to the commercial
interests of different competi- tober and March.
tions.
He refutes the argument
“That really undermines our
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and effective reform.
against Kenya. PSG’s French increased strain, arguing that
Mali’s squad forward Kylian “We would really like to try
Mbappe (left) to differentiate between con- they would have to make
has no local vies for the ball versations about the calendar
against Rennes’ fewer long journeys and would
Malian de-
based player, as fender Hamari have a minimum of 25 days
they are all play- Traore during
0EDSSH ing in foreign their French L1 rest after playing in summer
match at the
leagues. Apart Roazhon Park tournaments for their coun-
from Hamari in Rennes on
Sunday. Traore tries.
linked up with
the Mali na- A full report is due to be
tional football
Traore, the hosts team yesterday, released by FIFA in November,
ahead of their
0HVVL DQG &R alsoboastsofthe crucial World ahead of a “global summit” by
services of skillful Cup qualifier
Brighton forward against Har- the end of the year.
Yves Bissouma, ambee Stars
Southampton in Morocco The idea has already led to
on Thursday.
INSET: Kenya’s widespread criticism from
captain Olunga
arrives in Mo- managers, while UEFA has
rocco with the
striker Moussa team yesterday. been scathing in its response

Djenepo, highly AFP/ SPORTPICHA but FIFPro struck a more prag-
rated RB Leipzig
Malian and Rennes captain matic approach.

Traore now awaits Olunga and midfielder Ama- “Condensing windows is an
team-mates during tomorrow’s dou Haidara and
SheriffTiraspol goal interesting one,” said Jonas

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crucial Group E World Cup qualifier getter Adama Ma-
in neutral ground Morocco louda who recently
steered his side to a

shocking 2-1 win over

by Edwin Otieno when the french gianst Real Madrid in

@PeopleDailyKe side inficted the first loss to the a Champions League
dreaded PSG side, thanks to a clash at the Barne-

Fresh from thwarting the world’s 2-0 win at their Roazhon Park in beu. The match will be

best attacking trio, in the form of Rennes on Sunday. played in Morocco because all the

Argentine Lionel Messi, French- Messi, Mbappe and Neymar three big arenas in Mal, Modibo
man Kylian Mbappe and Brazilian could all not go past him as he Keita, Centre Salif Keita and Ba-
mako Municipal do not meet the
Neymar on Sunday, Mali’s Hamari marshalled the Rennes backline required standards set by world
Traore now shifts his focus on de- perfectly and now the question football governing body Fifa.
nying Michael Olunga and Eric will be if the call ups made by Stars
Kapaito as his side face Harambee head coach Engin Firat will be able Meanwhile, Harambee Stars ar-
Stars in a crucial 2022 QatarWorld to breach the star studded Mali rived safely in Morocco and were Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) chairman
Cup qualifier in Morocco tomor- defence line led by Traore. Against expected to conduct their first James Situma takes unattached players through train-
row. PSG he was playing in the right training there last evening. The ing in Nairobi on Monday. KEFWA are members of FIFPro.
Traore who skippers both Mali full-back position, but he may match will kick off at 10pm Ke-
and Rennes, was outstanding be deployed in central defence nyan time on Thursday. PD/ WEBSTER NYANDIKA

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Ruth Chepngetich reacts after winning the by Amos Abuga “I have never raced in USA and against Sara Hall of the USA, the Dubai Marathon, where he
World Athletics Championships marathon in making my debut in such a great Emma Bates, Lindsay Flanagan clocked 2:06:17 to place second.
Doha, Qatar. PD/ SPORTSPICHA @PeopleDailyKe race like the Chicago Marathon and USA’s Keira D’Amato. Korir has personal best of 2:05:58
is a dream come true. I will give set at the Rotterdam Marathon in
World marathon champion everything and try to run as fast In the elite men’s race, Kenya 2018.
Ruth Chpeng’etich is excited as possible. I am also elated with will be represented by among
ahead of competing at this week- the presence of such a strong field others Joel Kimurer, who has a The Kenyan trio face a stern
end’s Chicago Marathon, her which I hope will boost my perfor- personal best of 2:05:19 set at the test with two-time Olympic med-
first race in the United States of mance,” Ruth Chepngetich. Milano marathon in May this year allist Galen Rupp, 2019 Dubai
America. Marathon champion Getaneh
Chepng’etich holds a personal His best finish came at Abu Molla,Valencia Marathon runner-
It will be her first race since the best of marathon personal best Dhabi Marathon, where he fin- up Hassan El Abbassi of Bahrain
Tokyo Olympics in August where of 2:17:08, making her the fourth ished second in 2:06:21 two years and fourth-place finisher at the
she failed to finish in a race won by fastest woman in history. ago. Others are Eric Kiptanui 2021 Milan Marathon, Seifu Tura
Peres Chepchirchir in the swelter- and Laban Korir. Kiptanui made all in the mix .
ing heat of Sapporo in Japan. The 27-year-old will be up his marathon debut last year at

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AFC Leopards coach Aussems lost the services of key players in finish last season, said playing be-
admits as he finally re-unites with the last transfer window,” he said fore empty stands last season due
the depleted side after holiday to the Government’s directive to
Aussems who has had coaching contain the spread of the Corona
AFC Leopards’ by Charles the club’s fans should not expect a stints in Benin, Democratic Repub- virus was some of their biggest
Head Coach Thuku good performance as long as the lic of Congo, South Africa and Tan- challenges they faced .
Patrick Aussems embargo by the world football zania made the plea even as the
give instructions @PeopleSports11 governing body Fifa continues. team’s technical bench is prepar- “Of course, the twelve man that
to his players ing a team which is predominantly are fans motivate a team to do
during training AFC Leopards “I can legitimately say that we made of players from the junior well. In Tanzania where I coached
at Camp Toyoyo coach Patrick Aus- shall be reduced to strugglers if ranks ahead of the resumption of Simba, the stadia used to fill to the
Grounds yesterday. siems is pessimis- we don’t sign experienced players. the league on October 15. brim and the results were there for
Aussiems re-united tic about the team’s Obviously, the league is a mara- all to see.
with the team on chances of challenging thon and prudence dictates that if Fifa ban
Monday. PD PHILIP for the 2020/21 Foot- you don’t sign quality players you “You see, most of these play- I hope the Kenyan government
ball Kenya Federation should forget winning the title as puts safety measures in place for
KAMAKYA (FKF) Premier League well,” Aussiems told People Sport. ers are not used to the rigors of the players to be driven to success
honours following the the league but what can I do as a by the fans,” said Aussiems.
ban imposed on the An introverted tactician who coach? He posed while reiterat-
club by world govern- sometimes shies away from me- ing his earlier call for the Leopards However, he averred that he has
ing body Fifa from sign- dia interviews, Aussiems made a management to vouch for the lift- enjoyed every bit of his coaching
ing players. clarion call to Leopards manage- ing of the ban by Fifa. job in Kenya ever since landing in
Aussems, who reunit- ment to petition Fifa to sort out the the country seven months ago.
ed with the club on Mon- issue once and for all. Among the key players Leopards
day after an extended hol- lost was goal-scoring machine El- “The atmosphere is fantastic
iday in his native Belgium, “Aussems is not supernatural to vis Rupia, Robinson Kamura, Han- and the people here have increas-
was brutally honest, saying produce results with developmen- sel Ochieng, John Oyiemba, Benja- ingly been friendly which has
tal players which is why the issue min Ochan, Clyde Senaji and Said made my work easier,” he said.
needs to be fast tracked by the au- Tsuma.
thorities and especially after we On the upcoming league match
In the meantime, Aussiems, who against KCB upon resumption of
guided Leopards to a fourth place the league, he said that it is tough
by all standards.

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